50s folk cropped blouse - hand-smocked neckline & wrists, cutwork embroidery versatile the show reimagined archival 1970s

the show reimagined archival 1970s patterns using original swatches and heritage knit techniques

first launched in 1973

no visible stains

Fits daily essentials (or a 13" macbook) with ease

with visible oxidation and discoloration on the backs and around the screw hardware

50s folk cropped blouse - hand-smocked neckline & wrists, cutwork embroidery versatile the show reimagined archival 1970sThis vintage cropped blouse is rooted in Central Eastern European folk dress traditions where the bodice of the outfit (a vest, corset, or structured overlayer) covered the torso while the blouse's sleeves remained visible. In that system, the blouse's shortened body was intentional. The neckline and wrists are finished with very intensive hand smocking (no elastic) a labor heavy technique used to tame volume and create structure without stiffness.