From the Closet of: Lily Kaiser

Label: Regalia Imports

Era: 1960s

Size: Small/Medium

About the Item:

Lily has encountered versions of this dress throughout her years collecting vintage and has long been fascinated by its many iterations. "There's a pink, there's a blue, there's a white, there's long, there's this short version," she says, noting that she's seen it under different labels over the years and suspects they all originated from the same manufacturer. While she'd love to uncover the full story behind the design, she was especially drawn to this blush pink version. This pink one is really cute and, for me, would be so ideal just chopped as a micro mini. Someone with a vision should do it." she says, picturing it as the perfect birthday dress, bridal after-party look, or bachelorette outfit. 

About the Label:

Regalia Imports was an American fashion importer specializing in exquisitely hand-embellished eveningwear produced in Hong Kong during the 1950s and 1960s. At the time, Hong Kong had become the global center for luxury beadwork and embroidery, with skilled artisans creating garments for many of the world's leading retailers and import houses. Known for intricate hand-beading, sequins, pearls, and rhinestone embellishment, Regalia pieces are prized today as exceptional examples of mid-century cocktail dressing.

Measurements:

Size: Vintage 10
Bust: 17”
Waist: 17”
Hip: 18”
Length: 38”

Material:

Beaded

Condition:

Item is in excellent vintage condition.