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Marimekko for Design Research Olive Green Striped Blue Cotton Dress
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
1972 the dress was retailed by Design Research. It has two breast pockets and is marked a vintage size
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Marimekko Dress, 1974
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
This fabulous caftan from Marimekko for Design Research in 1974 was designed by Pentti Rinta in the
Marimekko Design Research Striped Raincoat
By Marimekko
Located in New York, NY
Marimekko, "design research" vinyl coated, cotton, brown and mocha\r\nstripe raincoat with
1965 Marimekko at Design Research
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
This flirty Marimekko cotton dress is done in the Kukka pattern in two shades of blue. The
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MARIMEKKO Design Research 1960s Orange Window Pane Cotton Button Up Coat Dress
By Marimekko
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960s Marimekko for Design Research orange and red window pane print cotton tent dress
1966 Marimekko Striped Cotton Dress
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Design Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts introduced Marimekko fabrics and clothing to the United
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Marimekko Dress
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Designed by Marimekko for Design Research in the 1960's this dress is in the Kisho pattern. Wide
Marimekko Dress, 1966
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Black stripes on a rich purple cotton make for a distinctive dress from Marimekko for Design
Marimekko Dress, 1968
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Cheerful chartreuse and yellow stripes enliven this shift dress from Marimekko and Design Research
Marimekko Dress 1968
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Cheerful blue on blue stripes enliven this shift dress from Marimekko and Design Research, dated
Marimekko Dress, 1962
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Early Marimekko for Design Research, this dress dates to 1962 and it is a wonderful print with a
Marimekko Dress, 1962
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Early Marimekko for Design Research, this dress dates to 1962 and it is a wonderful print with a
Marimekko Dress, 1962
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Early Marimekko for Design Research, this dress dates to 1962 and it is a wonderful print with a
Marimekko Dress, 1962
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Early Marimekko for Design Research, this dress dates to 1962 and it is a wonderful print with a
Marimekko Dress, 1964
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
background are the sole decoration for this shift dress from Marimekko for Design Research in 1964. The chic
Marimekko shorts, 1964
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Designed by Marimekko for Design Research in 1964 these shorts are in the Puketti pattern. The
Marimekko Robe, 1976
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
colors in the Kruuna pattern dates to 1968. The robe itself was designed for Design Research by Marimekko
Marimekko Dress, 1965
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
elasticized waist was designed by Marimekko for Design Research in 1965. The elastic at the waist has relaxed
Marimekko Dress, 1968
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Cheerful pink and orange stripes enliven this shift dress from Marimekko and Design Research, dated
Marimekko Dress, 1964
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Design Research in 1964. The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline and a deep flounce at the hem
Marimekko Dress, 1964
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Design Research in 1964. The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline and a deep flounce at the hem
Marimekko Dress 1964
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Design Research in 1964. The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline and a deep flounce at the hem
Marimekko Sundress, 1965
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
This black and white sundress with a smocked bodice was designed by Annika Rimala at Marimekko for
1960s Green Baby Doll Marrimekko Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
An amazing early Marimekko for Design Research done in 1963-1964 whose fabric is a variation of the
1950s Josselyne of Paris White Cotton Eyelet Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1950s cotton summer dress was designed by Josselyne of Paris. There is something very contemporary about the design: the pristine white cotton detailed with peekaboo eyel...
Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.
Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.
During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.
Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?
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