1950s Kamehame Yellow Cotton Print Hawaiian Sun Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta Length: 25" from inner seam

Length: 25" from inner seam at the neck to bottom

This dress has the most amazing tie detail that is actually an extension of the halter ties at the neck

Length: 30î from the top waist seam to bottom hem

Truly beautiful and exceptional piece designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin

at this point in the Halston history

1950s Kamehame Yellow Cotton Print Hawaiian Sun Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta Length: 25" from inner seamThe 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.