{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-designer-paganne-egyptian-print-dress-new","title":"Vintage 1970s Designer Paganne Egyptian Print Dress - New!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__form-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__popups-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__decription-container rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBust\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: 36 inches + 91 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWaist\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: 30 inches + 76 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHips: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e36 inches + 91 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 14.5  inches + 37 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOverall Length from Outside Shoulder: 41  inches + 104 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZipper Length: 14  inches + 36 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHem Allowance: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSeam Allowance:  Noone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are taken from the outside. The garment is measured flat with the tape \u003cstrong\u003estretched tightly\u003c\/strong\u003e from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Vintage early 1970s jersey knit black background dress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Fabric features a black and white Aztec print pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Dress is a sheath silhouette and a rolled collar with long wrist-length sleeves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBack with nylon zipper for closure\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e* Label reads \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade specially for Maryon by Ricci Michaels Mayfair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__decription-container rte\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__decription-container rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaganne by Gene Berk  (b. 1936) began his fashion career at 17, freelancing designs for various menswear companies. Later, as a 22 year-old law school drop-out, he worked for Oleg Cassini designing both men’s and women’s wear. He went to work for Cole of California, working out of their Milan offices. While living in Italy, he became interested in the quality and potential of knits. In 1965, he returned to the US to start his own company, Paganne Ltd., soon making his mark with sleek, clean-lined garments featuring dramatic, Pucci-influenced prints. He travelled extensively to Italy to procure knit and woven silks, cottons, and velveteens, but began to lean heavily on fine synthetic knits like Nyesta and Qiana, believing these man-made synthetics would someday replace silk. He sold his company to Printogs in 1967 as a wholly owned subsidiary, remaining in full control of his designs. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis distinctive prints underwent an elaborate, multi-step process, starting with a small sketch that was air mailed to Milan or Como, Italy, where skilled craftsmen produced fabric with a silk matte jersey look. From there it became a life-size paper painting, then screens, next a blotter-tested painting of the print, then printed onto a fabric sample. Each step was flown to NY for approval before the next step began. Berk stated, “I create the fabric and the fabric creates the styling of the garment”. (courtesy of VFG).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo notable flaws - Fabulous condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e that these are vintage items that have had a previous life, so minor signs of wear are almost inevitable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThese signs could include previous alterations, repairs, frays, minor stitch defects or small marks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBut please, don't expect the item to be in pristine unworn condition - unless otherwise stated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe endeavour to show or describe obvious imperfections on each listing to assist in making an informed purchase.  You are welcome to ask any questions regarding sizing or condition prior to any purchase. We assure you of a prompt reply, including a re-assessment along with additional photography if required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA high-quality and truly sophisticated gown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe listing is for the dress only and does not include any accessories that may have been photographed with the item. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis item was not pinned to the dress form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Policies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis 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 apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe make every effort to post your item within 2-4 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayBys\/Layaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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 :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Orders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshop -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e let us know we may be able to help\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you with a special listing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coutura Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43507796115574,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/4945\/files\/1_9dbb103e-cdca-4b18-8f99-802541d21045.jpg?v=1781214474","url":"https:\/\/www.couturavintage.com\/products\/vintage-1970s-designer-paganne-egyptian-print-dress-new","provider":"Coutura Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}