Name: 60s mod black car wash panel shift dress
Brand: Vangie
Price: 265.00 USD
Availability: InStock

60s mod black car wash panel shift dress

vintage | Vangie

$265.00 USD

1 left

the look

a striking example of late 1960s mod experimentation, this black shift dress features dramatic “car wash” panel construction that moves fluidly with the body. the vertical strips layered over a clean base silhouette reflect the era’s fascination with deconstruction and motion, a look popularized by designers like pierre cardin and jacques heim. the minimal sleeveless cut and architectural neckline balance the movement of the panels, creating a sculptural yet wearable piece. highly collectible within mod and space age fashion, this style captures the moment when traditional tailoring gave way to futuristic, kinetic design. pairs easily with boots or minimal heels for a strong, graphic look.

details

era: 1960s
designer: Vangie
origin: unknown
design: black midweight crepe or wool blend fabric, estimated wool or rayon blend typical of period fully lined interior, likely acetate lining sleeveless shift silhouette with bateau neckline rear metal zipper closure overlay construction with long vertical fabric panels attached at yoke seam panels create movement and reveal underlying base dress clean interior finishing, machine sewn
condition: very good: no major flaws visible, fabric appears clean and structured, minimal signs of wear consistent with light use
size & fit: no tagged size, fits like modern small
flat measurements: bust approx 18 in, waist approx 18 in, hips approx 20 in, length approx 36 in, shoulder approx 15 in

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