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Vintage 1960's Harvey Berin by Karen Stark Yellow Brocade Maxi Dress & Shawl S/M

$ 39.6

  • Brand: Harvey Berin by Karen Stark
  • Color: Yellow
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Decade: 1960s
  • Look: Hostess Dress
  • Material: Brocade
  • Occasion: Formal
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Seller Notes: “Very good condition.”
  • Size (Women's): S/M
  • Size Type: Regular
  • Style: Maxi

Description

Vintage 1960's Harvey Berin by Karen Stark yellow and white brocade hostess dress with matching belt and shawl. The bodice of the dress is made of stretchy nylon and is lined in silk. Back zipper closure. The belt and shawl are made of the same material as the bodice. There are a couple of very small faint marks on the bodice and some discoloration on the end of the belt. Measurements (lying flat): (modern size 6-10) Underarm to underarm 20" Waist 14" Length 52" Shoulder to shoulder 15" Sleeve 21" Harvey Berin opened his business in 1921, and by the 1940s his was an important name in ladies’ clothing. His designer was Karen Stark, who was the sister of Berin’s wife, Augusta. Stark adapted the latest styles from Paris each season. And even though Stark did the designing, Berin approved or rejected each design. They were best known for their feminine dresses and ensembles. Berin was a favorite of several First Ladies, including Pat Nixon and Ladybird Johnson. Harvey Berin closed in 1970.