Mary Farrin, a lesser-known designer these days, was famous in her era for her Maltese knits. At one time, she had 500 women knitting for her in Malta! Her pieces were famous in the swinging 60's. They had all of the London-boutique design hallmarks of her contemporaries such as Biba and Ossie Clark. Her boutique was on South Molton Street, and she achieved a fervent cult following among the fashionistas of the time.
This gorgeous dress is of the MOST liquid, slinky nylon-rayon blend knit. The main color is ivory, with white and a touch of icy baby yellow. Real drawstring ties at the waistline, however we shot it hanging straight, which gives it a 1920's, Gatsby look that we love! Alternatively, you can of course wear it with a cinched waistline as well, which gives it a late 70's/early 80's silhouette. Versatile.
The diamond-shaped halter top has a thin built-in tube top for coverage. The Tube Top has elastic around the bust. The skirt to the knee is two-layered--a thin solid one underneath, and a ribbed one on top.
Completely unique, iconic, and rarer-than-rare. In pristine condition.
SIZE 6/7
BUST 34/35
WAIST 30/32 BEFORE PULLING DRAWSTRING
LENGTH 48
MARY FARRIN, MADE IN MALTA
MINT CONDITION
CIRCA 70S
MINT CONDITION |
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