This Adrienne Winkelmann top is pure lime-lit glamour, the kind of beaded silk piece that looks like it wandered out of a 1960s soirée and decided to stay for brunch. The colour is bold, the beadwork is dense, and the overall effect is beautifully high-impact without needing any extra fuss.
The cut is simple in the best way, with a V neckline and slim straps that let the texture do the talking. It skims the body rather than clinging, and the beading gives it that structured, couture-like finish that modern fast fashion simply cannot replicate.
For day, slip it over a cobalt or lilac tee and add wide-leg trousers in espresso, saffron, or a punchy printed trouser that picks up the green. For evening, wear it solo with a sleek satin skirt in orchid, petrol blue, or deep cherry, then keep jewellery minimal and let the top be the headline.
Circa: 1970 – 2000
Origin: Private Collection
Label: Adrienne Winkelmann
Fabric: Silk with all-over beadwork.
Condition: Excellent commensurate with age and love
Care: Dry clean only. Store flat. Avoid snagging on rings or rough knits.
Modern Size Indicator*: 10 – 12
Measurements*: Available on request
Vintage Size Indicator: 12
Fit: Gently shaped through the body with a soft V neckline.
Fixture: Rear zip.
Features: All-over lime beadwork, V neckline, beaded straps, vintage-inspired party-to-day versatility.
DESIGNER INFORMATION: Adrienne Winkelmann - an iconic New Zealand Fashion Designer with her garments coveted for their enduring style and historical significance in the New Zealand Fashion Museum.
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