BABETTE SF Sleeveless Black Sheath Dress Mid Length Accordian Pleated Sz L

Description: Simple, elegant, chic BABETTE* San Francisco (the shuttered San Francisco-based designer brand) sleeveless black midi-length sheath dress, in her inimitable pleats. (Babette--along with Issey Miyake--was known for her experimentation with and production of pleated fabrics.) Women's size Large (the pleats have an accordion stretch to them, and the dress may run a bit larger--for best fit, see measurements below.) The dress--made of 100% polyester microfiber--features pullover styling, a v-neckline, and best of all--a pleats design arrangement that is like a Jasper Johns linear print, with clusters of pleated stripes colliding and flowing with graceful integrity--see photos of the details. Hand wash cold, dry flat. Made in U.S.A. The dress is in excellent pre-owned, vintage condition--"art to wear." Measurements Lying Flat: Shoulder edge to shoulder edge: 13 inches Armpit to armpit: 18.75 inches Length from top of shoulder to hem: 49.25 inches *About Babette from Wikipedia: "Babette Pinsky is an American clothing designer known for creating Babette, a defunct line of upscale women's clothing produced and designed by Pinsky in Oakland, California and sold across the United States in department stores, boutique shops and an eponymous chain of Babette stores. Pinsky owned and managed the business in partnership with her husband, Steven Pinsky. They closed the business in 2016." *About Babette from SF Gate 4/2008: "The core Babette customer is arty and well traveled, with an income sizable enough to afford a $260 top or a $450 coat. The forgiving nature of the fabric and the simple silhouettes of her pieces work on most frames. "You can walk into my dressing room and there will be a 6-foot-tall woman and little mini thing, and they can both wear the same outfit."

Price: 199 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2024-08-17T14:04:09.000Z

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