Vintage 1970s De Weese Originals Bright Orange Terry Caftan Cover Up Size Large

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Vintage 1970s De Weese Originals Bright Orange Terry Caftan Cover Up Size Large

About the Item

A rare find. Many fashionistas collect the vintage ahead of her time pieces by Deweese originals.. This beauty was in a Palm Springs estate that had many unused vintage swimsuits and cover-ups. This appears to be good for a size large. It has no size tag in it. Appears to have little to no use. The one shoulder caftan has a one knot tie. And a long slit on right leg. If you like this piece and are a smaller size, it can be taken in on the side-seams. A perfect vaycay piece for the woman that doesn’t want to wear what everyone else does. A showstopper. In 1934 Mary Ann Deweese entered the California clothing industry by designing for Los Angles Knitting Mills. She left to design sportswear for Sandeze, another California clothing house. She designed there for three years. Mary Ann then spent twelve years as head designer for Catalina, where she received world-wide acclaim as a designer. She worked with top studio designers on suits for the stars and for many years designed the swimsuits worn in the Miss America pageant. She also worked with Schiaparelli. Mary Ann was credited with such innovations as texture use, including Jacquard knits and appliquéd stretch cottons. She also introduced “sweetheart” matching swimwear and sportswear for men and women. Having reached peaked success with Catalina she decided to launch her own company in 1951, called “DeWeese Designs,” turning out high-fashion swimsuits and sundresses. Her early swimsuits were often decorated with fanciful appliques and rhinestones. In 1961 she designed the official U.S. team suits for the World Water Team Championships and the Olympics in 1960. The DeWeese Design label lasted until at least 1984.

Dimensions:
Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 38 in (96.52 cm)Hip: 42 in (106.68 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 56.5 in (143.51 cm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1970-1979
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Palm Springs, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 772321stDibs: LU2817219774462