This rare and absolutely amazing vintage Hermès summer dress from the late 1950s is crafted from the house's typical silk twill featuring Hugo Grygkar's "La Marine en Bois" nautical print from 1957 in shades of red, blue and yellow against an off-white background and hand-applied red v-shaped edges. The bias-cut dress features an easy to wear sleeveless cut with a high neckline and a slightly flared knee-length skirt. May be worn with or without its original belt. The dress slips on to wear and closes with a row of 10 original round silk-covered buttons on the top of the left shoulder. The dress is very typical of its time in regards to the beautiful print and the execution - it was largely done by hand, and its interior seams tell a lot about the attention to detail that went into its creation. Lined in white silk. Made in France. An ultra-rare and very collectible early Hermès dress.

CONDITION
Excellent vintage condition, especially when considering the age of this piece. Some signs of wear and yellowing (front chest area) to the lining, minor darkening to the exterior silk around the front neckline that remains after dry-cleaning.

SIZE
Tagged a vintage FR 44 - runs small and will best fit a modern DE 36-38, FR 38-40, IT 42-44, US 6-8, UK 10-12, SMALL-MEDIUM

MEASUREMENTS (laid flat - the measurements are relatively free as the fabric is cut on the bias, it will adjust to the shape of your body)
Bust 44,0 cm/17.3"
Waist 44,0 cm/17.3"
Hips 55,0 cm/21.7"
Length 101,0 cm/39.8" (center back)