vintage | david brown
the look
This oversized leopard muumuu by David Brown California is a standout example of late 70s West Coast boutique dressing, where animal motifs, ease, and artful construction took precedence over body-conscious tailoring. The graphic cheetah print feels bold but restrained, rendered in a neutral palette that reads elevated rather than novelty.
Designed to float off the body with architectural paneling and a button-front bodice, this piece captures the California resortwear ethos of the era. It wears beautifully loose or cinched with a belt, making it as relevant now as it was when worn by gallery women, creatives, and collectors who valued comfort with intention.
details
- era: 1970s
- designer: david brown
- origin: usa
- design: oversized muumuu silhouette with button-front bodice, long sleeves, and graphic leopard and cheetah motif throughout. designed for volume and movement rather than shape; lightweight woven fabric with fluid drape, likely synthetic. unlined. clean interior seams. fabric content not listed on tag
- condition: very good: a few minor surface imperfections from wear; with no noted stains, holes, or structural issues.
- size & fit: no size tag present. estimated modern oversized s–xl depending on desired fit. designed to wear loose but can be belted comfortably.; measurements (flat):
- flat measurements: bust: 24 inches; waist: 25.5 inches; hips: free, up to 29–30 inches; shoulder: 16.5 inches; sleeve length: 22.5 inches; length: 55 inches
this item is no longer available online, but is available in-person
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