Bright red, chic and fabulously Fabrikant: words that describe this vintage red knit Steve Fabrikant dress that was sold at Saks Fifth Avenue. Decorative gold tone metal buttons accent the front, along with a black knit V-shaped insert at the bodice and the hemline, joined by a curved black knit thin line. His signature large white label inside identifies this as a Steve Fabrikant design.

A size label shows Large, however refer to the measurements below to make sure it will fit you. Do not rely on the size tag because sizing has changed so much over the years. In contemporary terms, this is more comparable to a size Medium.

Shoulder to shoulder is 16 inches.
Sleeve length is 22 inches.
Armhole opening is 20 inches.
Bust is 41 and 1/2 inches.
Waist is 36 inches.
Hip is 42 inches.
Full length is 39 and 1/2 inches.

An 8 inch long back zipper and a center back 4 and 1/2 inch slit at the hemline can be seen in the two photos that show the back side.

The original shoulder pads are in place, however those can easily be removed if you prefer a more natural shoulder line.

Most vintage fashion lovers know that Steve Fabrikant started his career working for St. John Knits and then went off to run his own very successful company. He used the same type of santana knit fabric to good advantage, with his own personal added flashy touches of motif buttons and quirky fun designs.

With a mix of 70% wool and 30% rayon, the fabric content is the typical santana knit.

Made in the USA, this garment must be dry cleaned. It comes to you fresh from being cleaned, ready for you to wear.

As you can see, this Fabrikant red knit dress is in Excellent Vintage Condition. There are no stains, holes, odors or unraveling. The cuffs, neckline and the underarms are clean, the zipper works and all of the decorative buttons are intact.

It comes to you from a home with no pets and no smokers.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Bradenton, FL.