Vintage ADELE SIMPSON‎ John Doyle Bishop S blue dress rare "Mrs Maisel" designer

This dress was purchased at the exclusive women's shop John Doyle Bishop in Seattle, Washington. There are three attached original tags, John Doyle Bishop and Adele Simpson, and a union tag, making this dress a truly unique part of fashion HISTORY. Marked as a size 12, however, here this is a modern size 2-4 Pit to Pit 15 in Chest 17 in Waist 15 in Hips 18 in 1960's A-line shift dress with a clean, structured form and a high neckline. The shape skims the body without a defined waist, which is typical of mid-century mod fashion. Cap sleeves—short and structured, extending just over the shoulders. Metallic brocade with a silver or icy blue tone and a raised, ornate paisley and baroque-inspired pattern. The reflective finish gives it an elegant, formal appearance. Mid-thigh to above-the-knee, which reinforces the vintage mod style. The use of metallic fabric was very popular during that era for holiday and evening wear. The dress has a union label from the ILGWU (International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union), which was a major labor union representing workers in the U.S. clothing industry. Adele Simpson-America's "First Lady of Fashion," Adele Simpson designed her own collections and was one of the leading American fashion designers from the 1940s through the 1970. John Doyle Bishop-Opened his legendary boutique, John Doyle Bishop, Inc., in downtown Seattle in the 1940s. John Doyle Bishop left a lasting impression on Seattle's cultural and social scene.