Vintage 1950s Kamehameha Orchid Print Dress - NEW!

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Measurements

Size: Small

Dress

Bust: 36 inches +91.5 cm

Waist: 26 inches + 66 cm

Hips: Open

Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 16 inches + 41 cm

Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 44 inches + 112 cm 

Hem Length: 1 inch + 2.5 cm

Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam.
This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.

 

Description

• Classic silhouette with fitted bodice and full skirt

• Bodice has short sleeves that can be worn off the shoulder

• Wide, almost full circle skirt with single side pocket set in seam

• Orchid print with fern background in blue, pink, red and black

• Unlined with back metal zipper

• Label reads Kamehameha 

The Kamehameha Garment Company was set up by Herbert Briner (said to be the founder of Hawaiian ready-to-wear) in 1936 and run from a garment production facility that had previously produced uniforms. After Herb Briner’s death in 1966, the company was owned by his wife Millie Briner and his sons. In the 1970s Richard Goodwin was the designer of the company’s lines.

The company was sold to Crown Corporation, though Millie Briner stayed with the company as president until the mid-1970s. In 1990 the company was acquired by Brad Walker.

The name comes from King Kamehameha I, who was responsible for uniting Hawaii’s islands. The company is particularly famous for its Aloha shirts, as well as its tropical flower-patterned cotton clothing (featuring sarongs, full-skirted dresses, sun and swimsuits) for women. (curtesy of the Vintage Fashion Guild).

 

     

    Condition 

    Excellent vintage condition.

    No notable flaws that I can see.

    Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws will be highlighted.

     

    Comment 

    Very desirable dress in an iconic Kamehameha print! Colours are fresh and vibrant.

    The listing is for the dress only and does not include any other accessories that may have been photographed with the item. 

    This item has not been pinned to the dress form.

     

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    Postage
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    We also offer expedited shipping which provides a fast and reliable shipping option if you prefer quick receipt of your item.


    Availability
    This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologize in advance should this rare circumstance arise.


    LayBys/Layaways
    Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

    Alterations
    Obviously, as these are one-off pieces, the fit may not be quite what you need. To this end, we also offer an alteration service by professional seamstresses. Please shoot us an email outlining what you want and we will quickly respond with a quote and timeframe. Costs are kept to a minimum for this service.

    Special Orders
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    Photography
    Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.