Vintage 70s Kenzo Jap Wrap Skirt S 38 France Pleated Cotton Kimono Print Floral

Description

This is a very rare vintage Kenzo Jap cotton kimono print wrap skirt from the 1970's. Tagged "Kenzo Jap" a very early label by Kenzo Takada. Marked size 38 France. (approx 6 US, but vintage runs small. Probably a US XS/S. Waist measures 28" when tied with inside ties at waist.) 100% cotton Wonderful kimono-inspired print in curry, gold, red and orange, with purple, coral and tan. Floral and geometric prints inspired by Japanese yukatas. Very wide waist, with long ties that wrap several times. Inside ties at inside waist. Tiny pleats in sections. Beautifully made, gorgeous high quality fabric. Waist 28 (This is with the inside ties tied tight, and skirt fully wrapped. Could go slightly larger.) Length 28 CONDITION This skirt is mint condition - it looks like new. From a smoke-free home.
Vintage 70s Kenzo Jap Wrap Skirt S 38 France Pleated Cotton Kimono Print Floral
Vintage 70s Kenzo Jap Wrap Skirt S 38 France Pleated Cotton Kimono Print Floral
Description
This is a very rare vintage Kenzo Jap cotton kimono print wrap skirt from the 1970's.
Tagged "Kenzo Jap" a very early label by Kenzo Takada.
Marked size 38 France.  (charts indicate a size 38 france is a size 6 US, but please note that vintage runs small.  Probably a US small to extra small. Waist measures 28" when tied with inside ties at waist. Shown UNCLIPPED on my size 2 dress form, which measures 34 - 25 - 34.5. )
100% cotton.
Wonderful kimono-inspired print in curry, gold, red and orange, with purple, coral and tan. Floral and geometric prints inspired by Japanese yukatas (lightweight summer kimono cottons.)
Very wide waist, with long ties that wrap several times.
Inside rayon cord ties at inside waist.
Tiny pleats in sections, once again influenced by kimonos.
Beautifully made, gorgeous high quality fabric.
MEASUREMENTS taken laid flat, unstretched, and doubled
Waist 28 (This is with the inside ties tied tight, and skirt fully wrapped. Could go slightly larger.)
Length 28
CONDITION
This skirt is mint condition - it looks like new.  Amazing, considering it's age. It was obviously treasured.
Fabric is crisp. No evidence of a previous life.
From a smoke-free home.
Kenzo came on the fashion scene in the 1970s when he became an established designer in France.  He opened his own boutique in Passage Vivienne, and became
recognized for his signature exuberance of colors and daring mixtures. His inspirations were varied, and drew from different cultures and showcased an colorful flora and japanese influences.
This skirt is from this early period - the Kenzo Jap label was dropped in 1980, when his label became simply "Kenzo."
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