Malia of Honolulu high quality Vintage 60's/70's Lollipop Roses Spring Pop Art Dress ARCHIVAL SLOW FASHION

Poetry on a dress. Roses are... Bold like lollipops! I can't describe in words how amazingly vibrant, unique and oh so quintessentially 60's this dress is by Malia of Hawaii. It's just beautiful.

Tailored, made with a wonderful textured cotton, a lined upper and simple zipper. The bright vibrant colors and patterns make this dress pop, while the A-line silohoutte and v-cut decolletage is demure. The skirt of the dress is a wrap around style so it has plenty of roominess, and airflow, perfect in tropical paradise!

I have not come across another with this pattern. I have also listed her sister dress, another unique print, curated from the estate of a fashionista from the golden age in Seattle.

Size unknown, see measurements below

Bust: 18 inches from under armpits (double for circumference)
Low Bust/High Waist (just below bustline): 16 inches (double for circumference)
Shoulder to Low Bust/High Waist: 13 inches
Waist: 32" at tightest area (tie)
Hips: variable but 42" is a good happy medium high quality, under and a bit over would be ok as this is an A-line with open wrap front
Shoulder: 15 inches
Length: 37.5 inches

100% Cotton
Textured, Luxuriously thick
Machine wash Ok, best

In fabulous vintage condition. Colors bold, fabric crisp.
There is a bit of very slight discoloration under the right armpit, so slight the camera won't pick it up.
Also a few areas of tiny 'rust' discolorations (see pics), hardly noticed until further inspection because colors so bold the eye doesn't pick it out. Might be able to remove with professional spot clean.
There is a small seam opening that needs to be surged, about 2" below zipper. It isn't torn, just opened along a seam. Easily fixed if you have a surger or by a tailor.

Please note that I generally leave vintage items in the condition they are in when I find them, I do not mend or wash my vintage pieces, but I do note type of care needed and possible treatments. Take care to follow instructions on the label, and enjoy tending to your one of a kind piece. If there are not care instructions I recommend washing with a delicates soap and cold water by hand or spot cleaning.

Thank you! If you have questions don't hesitate to contact me.