An effortless antidote to fast fashion and mass-production. This authentic late 1960s cocktail shift dress comes from 'Amanuella', the boutique sub-line by British heritage label Berkatex.
The 'Amanuella' label specifically targeted the high-glamour, "Space Age" cocktail party scene of the late '60s.
Designed for individualists who appreciate structure without stiffness, this dress pairs a clean, minimalist white base with an ethereal, sheer Swiss-dot lace overlay. The highlight is the architectural, undulating scalloped ruffle frill at the hem that gives a subtle, multi dimensional swing as you move. It is structural, playful, and completely unbothered by fleeting modern trends.
Made in the UK it features a fine swiss-dot nylon mesh overlay over an opaque tailored acetate/rayon inner shift.
It has the original 19inch nylon center-back zipper with hook-and-eye closure and tiny plastic white poppers to close the lace opening across the zip.
It is in excellent condition. The delicate overlay mesh is perfectly intact with no snags, holes, or discoloration
The dress is labelled a Size 12 with 34ins bust size. We estimate this will fit a current UK Size 8/10. However please see the exact measurements below for the best fit.
Measurements (Based on the lining base)
Bust (armpit to armpit) 36
inches
Waist (side seam to side seam) 37 inches — Relaxed A-line silhouette
Hips: 40 inches
Relaxed A-line silhouette
Length (From armpit to hem at side seam) 28 inches
Length (from shoulder at neckline edge to hem) 35.5 inches
Keep the individualist energy low-key. Skip the standard heels and pair it with chunky black leather knee-high boots and a tailored oversized blazer draped over your shoulders. Alternatively, style it for summer evening drinks with delicate metallic slides and sculptural, minimalist gold jewelry.
