1950s Kamehame Yellow Cotton Print Hawaiian Sun Dress designer-mollie-parnis Skirt: 49" from waist to

Skirt: 49" from waist to front hem and another 10" longer at the back hem

and a classic Chanel handbag embossed with fine faux pearls and with little chain handles

Stunningly beautiful

very fine silk in a black with a secondary weave running through the fabric that gives it a subtle texture when the light bounces off of it

The fabric choice also helps it to retain the shape

1950s Kamehame Yellow Cotton Print Hawaiian Sun Dress designer-mollie-parnis Skirt: 49" from waist toThe Hawaiian label Kamehameha was launched in 1936 and was named after King Kamehameha who united the Hawaiian islands. They were famous for their brilliant tropical floral prints which they made for the tourist markets. They combined the feel and beauty of Hawaii with the looks popular on the mainline. The items were manufactured on the island and the prints done in house. They primarily used cotton for their designs and this dress is no exception.