This is a beautiful vintage pink satin brocade party dress from the early 60s with a bow detail on the skirt. The skirt is flared and pleated, crossed over on the left-hand side with a tulip-curve corner on the hem. Has been backed using a stiffening fabric interfacing with a cellulose texture. Skinny spaghetti straps on a fitted princess-seam bodice with a slightly curved neckline and natural waist. Centre-back metal zip closure. Unlined. Best worn with a petticoat.
COLOR: Pink
MATERIAL: Satin
LABEL: Julius Simon Toronto
Julius Simon was a high-end Canadian brand operating out of Toronto.
From 'Couture & Commerce: The Transatlantic Fashion Trade in the 1950s by Alexandra Palmer for the Royal Ontario Museum:
"Julius Simon had two shops that sold couture and high-end ready-to-wear as well. The first, the midtown branch, opened in 1934 on Bay Street, moved to Yonge Street in 1938, reappeared in 1934 on Bloor Street, and moved across the road in 1954. A second store opened in 1958 on Lawrence Avenue, in the north end of the city."
CONDITION: The left strap has been reinforced with a contrast thread and needs to be re-done. The other end of this strap also needs reinforcement. The bow could be reinforced as well.
Some discolouration on the armpit areas.
A circular mark on the right bust area. Some smaller marks on the left-hand side. Please examine photos carefully.
Please note that we have not attempted to launder this garment.
MEASUREMENTS:
✂--- Allow for some ease.
Bust: 33 in. (84 cm)
Waist: 25 in. (63.5 cm)
Hip: 40 in. (101.5 cm)
Length from shoulder to waist (top of strap): 17 in. (43 cm)
Length from waist to hem: 26 in. (66 cm)
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