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Stunning Floral 50s Vintage Hawaiian Sarong-Style Long Dress by Kahana Manufacturing
approximate US size 10 (labeled vintage size 16) :: $100



A stunning print and fabulous fit are two of the outstanding features of this dress by Kahana Manufacturing Co. - Honolulu. I once had the pleasure of communicating with the son of the couple behind this business. His mother was the designer and his father ran the business. They had a few stores in Waikiki named after his sisters.

Beautifully made of cotton sateen, the dress is unlined. It has a sarong-inspired cut, with a wrap-look over the bust, wide waist panel, fitted straight skirt with slit at the hem, and two long sashes from the side waist. There is a back kick pleat at the skirt hem. The print is a spectacular bold floral of pinks, orange, gold and brown on white. Long back covered metal zipper.

Size: bust = 40"; waist = 29"; hip = 40"; back of neck to waist = 16.5"; waist to hem = 36"; shoulder to shoulder = 16"


 

Condition: Excellent. There are a couple of minor alterations: The hem looks to have been raised 1.75", and the bodice opening was neatly turned in and sewn, making the front V a little wider than the original.