Mary McFadden had a collection that was more casual than her couture pieces. My favorite was Collection I, which was an early 80s pleated super soft satin collection that was more wearable and hand washable. This one however is so sweet and feminine with the much sought after braided rope! I love this rope belt, It is huge and can be worn in so many ways. The stunning leaf ivy print in lilac and pale yellow on a blue background. Scoop neck and ruffled details at the hem. Long slim sleeves. The dress is pleated in the "Marii" style but also embossed with a geometric print.
Laundered and ready to wear.
Excellent Vintage Condition
Petite
Laid Flat:
17.5" Pit to Pit
20" Waist
22" Hips
56" Long shoulder to hem.
Rope belt is 1.5" wide 144" Long!
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.
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