Missoni Embellished Silk Print Halter Dress F/W 2005

Name: Missoni Embellished Silk Print Halter Dress F/W 2005
Brand: Missoni
Price: 1300 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Famed for their iconic kaleidoscopic knits, Missoni crafts jersey fabric into comfortable, creative clothing. Since the conception of the brand in the 1950s, Missoni has mastered the art of pattern mixing and color combinations. Their 80’s inspired 2005 Fall/Winter collection featured an array of pastel tube skirts, camisoles, and chiffon dresses in floral prints and the House’s classic zig-zag knits, which were memorably paired with wide belts and strappy silk heels. As seen on that season’s runway, this beautiful halter dress mesmerizes and fascinates at once. Done in silk, the dress features a floral print in pastel shades of blue, olive, yellow, lavender, black, and pink on a crème ground. The sleeveless design begins with a flattering halter neckline that accentuates the shoulders. The silk fabric is gently ruched throughout, giving the knee-length dress extra texture and volume. Size: 42 IT Size estimate: Medium Measurements: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 36 inches Length: 38 inches The collar, center front, and center back of the dress are embellished with a band of metallic purple and gold-tone flowers that are further adorned with glittering orange, white, and grey crystals. The ornate design emphasizes the natural lines of the body while drawing the eye upwards, adding a satisfying note of drama that also frames the zig-zag patchwork of colorful flower petals. A delightful addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this chic dress can easily be styled with strappy heels and statement accessories and is the perfect choice for a wedding, evening soiree, or special occasion. This Missoni dress is fully lined in pink silk and has a concealed side zip closure. In excellent condition, it has been professionally eco-dry cleaned and pressed. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself. - Follow us on Instagram @BASHAGOLD

Designer:

Missoni

Brand:

Missoni

Dimensions:

Length: 38 in (96.52 cm)Marked Size: 42 IT / SML/MED (EU)Bust: 34 in (86.36 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 36 in (91.44 cm)

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

2000-2009

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Boca Raton, FL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU73018964382

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In 1953, Ottavio “Tai” (1921–2013) and Rosita (b. 1931) Missoni opened a small knitwear shop in Gallarate, Italy, paving the way for what would become an iconic style of colorful chevron knit.

Missoni began with a tracksuit, which featured zippers down the legs because, as Rosita recalls it, “Tai was too lazy to take off his shoes when putting them on.” The couple’s fashion really took off, though, once they discovered the Raschel knitting machine on a trip to a shawl factory. The machine enabled the Missonis to knit multiple colors in a zigzag pattern, a motif that would go on to become synonymous with the Missoni brand across everything from its alluring vintage day dresses and sweaters to its purses, seating and rugs.

Missoni held its first fashion show in Florence in 1967 and caused a bit of a sensation when the models’ Lurex dresses proved translucent under the lights at the Pitti Palace. Scandal aside, the show went down in history as a hit, and the Missonis soon made their debut in the United States with the help of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who gave the variegated Missoni stripe the Vogue seal of approval, saying, “Who says a rainbow has seven colors? It has many shades.” (It was also Vreeland who reportedly introduced the Missonis to Neiman Marcus president Stanley Marcus, effectively shepherding the brand to the American market.)

Missoni’s many-shaded rainbow would soon become an emblem of the 1970s fashion scene, earning the brand a permanent place in the fashion canon. In 1973, the New York Times proclaimed: “Missoni’s weaved garments have ended up universal materialistic trifles, as Vuitton sacks and Gucci shoes.”

The brand branched into the home market in 1983, with Rosita overseeing this new venture, which included furniture, textiles and accessories. Daughter Angela succeeded her mother at the helm of the brand, where she still serves as president and creative director today; her brother Luca is CEO, while her daughter Margherita is creative director of offshoot M Missoni.

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