There is something quietly extraordinary about holding a piece of New Zealand fashion history in your hands. This authentic vintage silk skirt by Pru Fischer, crafted during the late 1960s domestic textile renaissance, carries the kind of considered artistry that simply does not exist in modern production. Weightless yet structured, the fluid knife pleats fall from a clean waistband with architectural precision, releasing into a full, sheer silk sweep that moves like water. At the hem, a painterly botanical meadow erupts into life: tall irises in blush and coral rise above drifts of wildflowers and delicate foliage, rendered with an illustrative hand that reads more like a garden painting than a print.
The high waistband draws the eye upward and defines the midsection cleanly, while the pleated volume below skims and floats rather than clings, making this silhouette generous and forgiving across the hip and thigh. The hemline print anchors the eye at the lower leg, creating a natural visual balance that elongates the figure. Pair it with a simple white tee for effortless daytime wear, or tuck in a fine-knit merino for a more weather friendly ensemble. This is investment dressing at its most poetic.
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Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: Consignment
Label: Pru Fischer
Fabric: Silk
Condition: Very good commensurate with age and love. Two small areas of repair (as shown)
Care: Dry clean only to preserve the silk and pleated structure.
Modern Size Indicator*: 8 - 10
Measurements*: Waist: 30 cm, Hip: 46 cm (laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: 10
Fit: Fitted waist, full pleated skirt
Fixture: Side zipper and single button fastening
Features: Crisp knife pleats, sheer silk overlay, vibrant floral border print at the hem
ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Pru Fischer was an independent boutique New Zealand fashion designer active during the late 1960s. Operating during the height of the mid-century domestic textile boom, her garments are exceptionally rare and collectable pieces of New Zealand fashion heritage, characterised by premium craftsmanship and distinct artistic prints.
NOTE: Additional items pictured are not included in the sale and are for illustrative purposes only. Sale/Sold Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Colours may display differently on various devices.
