Ngaire Stripes Dress

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An 'away dress' from the original owner as she embarked on a new life in 1969 with her husband. An original designer Diana Knight, vintage dress at least 50 years young and in wonderful condition. Handmade details such as the sleeve buttons and a unique signature from the apprentice Ngaire, located inside the garment seam sings of its history and a heyday of elegance. This exceptional silk dress offers a testament to the care, craftsmanship and quality of high-end garments of yesteryear.

An exceptional example of style, this dress flatters the body would look great paired with your favourite footwear to spice it up or downplay the sophistication.

Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin
: Consignment 
Label: Diana Knight

Fabric: Silk
Condition: Very good commensurate with age and love. Small amount of foxing (as shown) missing the original belt however this does not detract from wearing.

Modern Size Indicator*:
12 - 14
Measurement: Bust 46 cm, Waist 40 cm, Hip 44 cm (Laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: na

Fit: Tailored
Fixture: Original

DESIGNER INFORMATION: Listed in the Auckland War Memorial Museum, Diana Knight* Lorne Street was an Auckland based designer in the 1960's.

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.

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