Original Vintage: 1960's Beaded Silk Black Sleeveless Dress
 
Dating from: 1960’s
 
Label: Rolling & Co. Best Quality Made in Hong Kong 
Measurements:
Side seam to side seam across bust 38” (97 cm)
Side seam to side seam across under bust 32” (81 cm)
Side seam to side seam across bust Hips 42” (109 cm)
Length from front back neck to hem: 36” (91 cm) 
width of hem at hem: 50" (127 cm)
Length of Vent: 8 " (20.5 cm) 
 
A Rock Follies Vintage Size 14 ( styled on a size 12 mannequin)
 
Please check our size guide for how to take your measurements.
 
Fabric: Slub dupion black raw silk, lined in black silk beaded by hand in sequins and seed beads.
 
Style: A simple and beautifully designed dress so synonymous of the 1960s. A classic and beautiful ‘V’ neckline and sleeveless dress, with a vent to central back.
 
Features: The dress has been cut in three panels the front has bust and two waist darts on each side. The back has two waist darts on each side. The beading is stunning the dress was made in Hong Kong where the hand beading was world known for its detail and quality. The beading runs around the front hem line and up to one side, and around the front neckline back and front.
 
Closure: The dress has a full-length metal zip at the centre back, with a metal hook and eye at the top.
 
Ideal to wear for: A striking outfit for a Special Occasion
 
The coat photographed with the dress is from our coats and cloaks collection ref number WCCB011
 
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition:
 
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age, but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
 
 
Mint Vintage Condition: Means the item although Vintage is unworn and good as the day it was made.
 
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)
 
Flawed Vintage Condition: Means the item is wearable but does have some repair, mark or damage. The flaws will be described.