1960s Goldworm Sweater Dress, Mola Applique Style, Bird Design, MOD, Psychedelic Floral

Materials: Treveria 2000, Synthetic

Brand / Maker: Goldworm, Made in Italy

Era: 1960s

Beautiful Mexican-inspired Mola Aztec bird and floral pattern in gorgeous saturated colors! Goldworm is recognized today as a highly collectible label, their designs feature tributes to fine art, tribal techniques, and on-trend graphics. This dress is no exception, beautiful pattern design, and is in very good vintage condition. It's nice to find a larger size and the garment could be worn up to M/L.

"In 1928, the Goldworm Knitwear Company was founded in New York by Mrs. Gertrude Goldworm. This family-run business influenced the entire knitwear industry. Her son, Robert, having graduated from New York University in 1947, joined the company and was soon recognized as a talented knitwear designer himself. Shortly after, Robert traveled to Italy in search of quality hand finishing – buttonholes hand-done, seams looped. It is there where he joined forces with a small knitwear business owned and operated by the Dragone family. This merger allowed Goldworm to translate American fashions, but with traditional Italian craftsmanship. Soon Robert’s sister, Beverly Tuttman, joined the company as head designer and helped turn classic knitwear into high fashion. The Goldworm knit company has received many honors, including the Coty Award and the Editorial Fashion Award by Glamour Magazine. In 1968, Goldworm became the first American to receive the Premio Mercurio D’oro, Italy’s highest award for commercial and economic achievement."

Thanks to Susan Goldworm for providing information for this article.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition and like new with no flaws, it looks unworn.

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Garment -

Shoulders: 15"

Chest: 38"

Waist: 30"

Hips: 40"

Length: (from Shoulder) 40"

Collar: 1. 5"

Sleeve: 23"

Zipper: 19"

Marked Size: Vintage 16 (fits like M)

Mannequin -

Shoulders: 16”

Height: 6ft

Bust: 30B

Natural Waist: 26”

Hips: 35”

Unpinned

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Trevira 2000 100% synthetic (polyester)

Fitted bodice

Mock Neck

Stretch Knit

A-line skirt

Zip-up back

Made in Italy

To ensure a good fit, please compare the measurements to an existing item in your wardrobe with a similar silhouette.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in New Haven, Connecticut.