1970s Hand Loomed Striped Knit Maxi designer-joy-stevens A slit is left open

A slit is left open at the back for a bit of exposed skin to the waist

It closes with an unusual double side zipper with each closing in towards the waist

The base fabric is her signature jersey that has wonderful drape and movement to it

Absolutely gorgeous 1950s dress with superb detailing and construction

Item# SM21

1970s Hand Loomed Striped Knit Maxi designer-joy-stevens A slit is left openI have had this tucked away forever! It is an amazing piece whose fabric was entirely hand loomed! This is even more astonishing when you realize that the skirt is pieced together in panels and at each seam the chevron stripes line up perfectly. So this dress had to be meticulously planned out prior to its final construction to make that happen! It is made of a nubby, textured wool with a touch of nylon in the mix so it has some strength and hols its