50's Goldworm Textured Gray Wool Scooped Roll Collar Dress

Own a piece of fashion history with this authentic Goldworm dress! The Goldworm Knitwear Company was founded in New York as a family-run business and influenced the entire knitwear industry. This mid-century chic masterpiece is made of soft and textured light gray wool. It features a flattering silhouette the skims the figure as well as a beautiful scooped roll collar at the neckline that can be worn up or down and is finished by a bow. The length hits just above the knee on most heights. You will quickly see why the Goldworms went down in fashion history when you slip this baddie on! You can dress it up or down. It's ultra comfy and ultra mid-century chic! It's original Goldworm tag is inside and allows us to date this piece back to the late 1950's. There is no sizing label present but it fits like a modern day Medium. History: The Goldworm company was founded in 1927 by Samuel Goldworm and his wife Gertrude. Their son, Robert Goldworm, joined the company in 1947, and succeeded his father as company president. Under Robert's leadership, the company became quickly renowned for high quality knitwear, for which it won a Coty Award in 1956. Robert Goldworm was an active promoter of knitwear, opening a base in Milan, Italy, where he could have top-quality Italian knits made for the New York market. The first designer of American knits in Italy, in 1959 he was made a Commander of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity by the Italian government in recognition of his ac