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Painted Beauty Dress - DESIGNER

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Painted Bird's vintage dresses are always a treasure to find! This collectable maxi dress in particular will have you feeling flattered and fashionable all season long. With its unique hand-painted print by renown fabric artist Susan Holmes, combined and flowy cut, it's the definition of timeless style. The quality is evident in every stitch - you'll feel comfortable and confident wherever your adventures in this dress may lead.

Whether you're spending the afternoon browsing an outdoor market or curling up with a good book, this dress will become your go-to for easy elegance. Its vintage charm is simply timeless.

At least 50 years young and in wonderful condition this one is an investment in New Zealand fashion history!

Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: Private Collection NZ
Label: Susan Holmes

Fabric: Easy Care crepe and silk
Condition: Very Good commensurate with age and love. Small amount of fabric pukering (as shown) that does not detract from wearing.

Modern Size Indicator*: 10 - 12
Measurement: Bust 38 cm, Waist 34 cm, Hip 50 cm (Laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: na

Fit: Tailored at bust to waist
Fixture: Original

DESIGNER INFORMATION: Susan Holmes is a multi award faceted designer with designs featured in stalwarts such as Fashion Quarterly and More magazine. Her participation in WOW with her  'Dragon Fish' design, an elaborate fantasy costume constructed from split cane and brilliantly coloured silk, was the 1996 Supreme Winner. More information can be found about this New Zealand designer here.

NOTE: Sale Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Colours may display differently on various devices.

Our vintage items are rated as follows:
  • Excellent: Near or near to new quality, with no noted flaws and may often be presented in original packaging or, with original tags (deadstock) all commensurate with age and love
  • Very Good: May have some minor issue, as seen or noted
  • Good: Some minor flaws which may be repairable, or may not detract from the garment when worn
  • Rescue: Flaws as described which may or may not detract when worn in most cases possibility of repair

We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.

Please take a moment to check if this item will fit! View our Sizing Chart (opens in a new window).

Still not sure? Just email us the details of this piece and your measurements, and we can help you check if it will fit before you purchase.

Please take a moment to view our Refund Policy! Under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act, stores providing second-hand or used clothing do not come under the same regulations as newly made clothing. Read our full Refund Policy for Painted Bird, Stylist Services and The Aviary (opens in a new window). We cannot refund or exchange earrings, hair accessories or face masks for hygiene reasons. We also cannot refund or exchange gift cards. Cancellation and 'no-show' appointments made for stylist and fitting room services are also subject to a no refund policy.

Still not sure? We'll gladly hold this item for you for 24 hours while we provide measurements of this item on request. Don't miss out - email us today.

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