1960s Kiki Hart Vintage Sapphire Blue Silk Jeweled Mod 60s Shift Cocktail Dress
By Kiki Hart, Kiki Hart New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Best fits a modern US size 8, though the relaxed shift silhouette may also accommodate some modern size 10 proportions depending on desired fit. Due to the clean, minimally seamed construction, the dress could also easily be tailored smaller by a skilled seamstress if desired. Bust: 38 inches Waist: 36 inches Hips: 40 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to hem): 38 inches A striking and exceptionally chic 1960s Kiki Hart electric sapphire blue silk shift dress featuring an ornate jeweled neckline with metallic soutache embroidery and pastel rhinestone embellishment throughout the elongated front placket. The contrast between the clean architectural silhouette and richly embellished neckline gives this piece that unmistakable late 1960s couture salon feel. The silhouette is a classic mod-inspired shift with subtle A-line influence, designed to float away from the body rather than cling to it. The jeweled neckline evokes a glamorous hybrid of Palm Beach hostess dressing, Pierre Cardin minimalism, and caftan-inspired resort elegance. The vivid sapphire silk paired with the pastel jeweled trim creates an almost jewel-box effect in motion. Jewels are beautiful vivid tones of hot pink, green, baby pink, yellow, baby blue and gold embroidery. Beautifully constructed with a structured couture-style shell, sleeveless cut, and hidden zipper closure at the back, with pockets at each side of the waist. This dress feels equally appropriate for cocktail events, resort evenings, collectors of important 1960s fashion, or styled more minimally with modern accessories for a timeless editorial look. Kiki Hart became known during the 1960s for refined boutique cocktail and occasion wear that balanced clean mod silhouettes with rich embellishment and luxurious textiles. Her designs often carried an understated couture influence, blending sophisticated socialite dressing with the era’s emerging modernist lines. Today, surviving Kiki Hart garments are increasingly sought after for their elegance, wearability, and salon-quality construction. Best fits a modern US size 8, though the relaxed shift silhouette may also accommodate some modern size 10 proportions depending on desired fit. Due to the clean, minimally seamed construction, the dress could also easily be tailored smaller by a skilled seamstress if desired. Bust: 38 inches Waist: 36 inches Hips: 40 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to hem): 38 inches Excellent vintage condition. 1960s Kiki Hart dress, sapphire blue silk dress, jeweled neckline dress...
