Mary McFadden had a collection that was more attainable than her couture pieces. My favorite was Collection I, which was an early 80s pleated super soft satin collection that was more wearable. I will be posting another 3 piece ensemble that is a larger size. This one however is so sweet and feminine with the ruffled details at the shoulders. Empire waist, that is adjustable with a drawstring. Ruffled hemline. The dress is pleated in the "Marii" style but also embossed with a chevron print that is horizontal.
Excellent Vintage Condition
Medium
Laid Flat:
18" Pit to Pit
Up to 18" empire waist with drawstring to cinch.
15" Shoulder to empire waist.
43" Empire waist to hem.
57" Long shoulder to hem.
Mary McFadden, designer, collector and world traveler. Mary formed her company in New York City in 1976, creating distinctive apparel that was inspired by the art of China, Africa, Greece, and South America as well as cultures she encountered during her travels. She collected a distinguished array of objects in varied substances, particularly gold. Acclaimed for her use of African and Asian prints intricately quilted jackets, as well as for her pure, timeless designs using “Marii” pleating that was enhanced by beaded cuffs and collars, jewel encrusted trim and panels, as well as gold embroidery, “zardozi.” McFadden also designed bold sculptural jewelry. Her many honors include the President’s Fellows Award of the Rhode Island School of Design. She was elected president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Her collections have been shown on runways in New York, London, Russia, India, South and Central America, and Tokyo.
-CFDA
