Vintage 1960s formal Hawaiian luau / party dress. Abstract flower power, Earth tone floral maxi. Outstanding 'Sack Back' gown. BOLD MOD swirling floral print, boat neck, darted bust, lightly nipped waist, swoops wonderfully low in back leading to imperious, crisply pleated Watteau pleat train that sweeps to floor, front hem hits at ankle. Floral, Cream White & Orange, crisp Barkcloth, excellent vintage condition by Malihini Designers Collection Made in Hawaii Mad Men Era resort wear

Hand washed, hung to dry, steamed & ready to wear.

Measurements:

Measured flat then doubled where needed.

Please remember to leave room to move

Shoulder: open

Chest: up to 38 (98. 5 CM)

Waist: 34 inches ( 86. 4 CM)(meant to be loose)

Length: 54 inches ( 137. 2 CM)

Posted Size: N/A

Approximate modern size: 2- 4- 6

Brand: Malihini Hawaii - Designer Collection

Fabric: Barkcloth (unlabeled)

Country of Origin: USA / Made in Hawaii

Circa: 1960s

Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Retro SACK BACK, Tiki dress at its "Surfs Up" finest, in vivid Earth tone brown & orange hues on creamy white natural Bark cloth, Depicted in natural and artificial light. Would make for a unique bohemian summer festival dress, or the perfect luau party dress.

Malihini was one of the long standing family owned apparel shops that had their start with Hawaiian Aloha shirts in the 40s, but lost their footing to the corporate mass production houses that inched many of the "Ma & Pop" shops out in the 80s, sadly closing in 94.

Barkcloth or bark cloth is a versatile material that was once common in Asia, Africa, Indonesia, & the Pacific, made by beating sodden strips of fibrous inner tree bark into sheets of fabric.