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Black and Gunmetal Chandelier Crystal Cutaway Waistcoat Vest, Hong Kong-M, 1960s

$350
£266.98
€304.17
CA$491.93
A$536.68
CHF 284.17
MX$6,430.96
NOK 3,619.05
SEK 3,309.35
DKK 2,271.16

About the Item

Weighing nearly three pounds, every square inch of this remarkable vest is covered--in some areas up to a half an inch high--in enormous faceted beads, sequins or bugle beads. And though the vest is predominantly black, the aurora borealis finish on assorted sequins also casts shards of green, blue and purple light at certain angles. Like a wearable chandelier! Collarless sweetheart V-neck vest of wool knit crusted with lattice-pattern faceted beads, bugle beads and sequins. Cutaway front hemline with single hook and eye closure at sternum; fully lined in black rayon. fabric: wool, rayon noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: very good with extremely light surface wear on some faceted beads neckline opening: 8” across neckline drop: 8 ½” from shoulder shoulders: 14” from shoulder edge to edge bust: 38” (closed) waist: 36” length: 21 ½” from shoulder, 14” from underarm sweep: 39” label: Exclusively for Forecast Shops / May and Co. California (Made in Hong Kong) size: vintage size 38; comparable to modern size medium
  • Designer:
    The May Co.
  • Brand:
    The May Co.
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: 38 (Eu.); comparable to size M (US)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 36 in (91.44 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
    Hong Kong
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Light surface wear on some faceted beads.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1025.09.0301stDibs: LU86434121463

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