Knuckles Dress - DESIGNER
As seen in Auckland Museum, Te Papa, Hawke's Bay Museum, New Zealand Fashion Museum and cited as a fashion trailblazer in The New Zealand Herald - this Emma Knuckley designer dress is superb!
The immaculate tailoring of a stunning vintage garment like this both flatters the body and provides beautiful style. With a timeless black and white check pattern - you know this unique piece will always look great with minimal effort. Change the look easily with your own accessorising style. Be bold, brave or subtle and this dress will always be a winning and coveted look.
Tie in your current footwear favourite and take this look to town!
Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: Private Collection
Label: Emma Knuckley
Fabric: Easy Care (Poly/Nylon/Acrylic/Acetate) blend
Condition: Very good commensurate with age and love. This dress may have been shortened
Modern Size Indicator : 10 - 12
Measurement: Bust 40 cm, Waist 34 cm, Hip 46 cm (Laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: na
Fit: Tailored
Fixture: Original
DESIGNER INFORMATION: Born in 1912, Emma Knuckley was a New Zealand designer opening her first salon 'Gowns by Emma Knuckey' in 1950 offering imported material from England, Switzerland, Ireland and Scotland. Her designs were later sold in the large department stores throughout New Zealand: Milne & Choyce, Smith & Caughey's and Kirkcaldie & Stains. She passed away in 1998.
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