Carola appears to have been a Danish dress label active in the late 1960s and early 1970s—the garment label itself reads “Made in Denmark.” This piece is distinguished by its textile, designed by American designer Ross Littell and Danish designer Inger Klingenberg for Unika Vaev. Littell was a prominent furniture and textile designer whose work for companies such as Knoll and Herman Miller helped define mid-century modern design, while the pair’s bold geometric prints reflect the vibrant, graphic textile tradition associated with Scandinavian design. The dress was also once part of Anna Sui’s personal vintage reference collection and later sold through Free People as part of Anna Sui’s Treasures Collection.
’70s Carola Orange and Pink Retro Dress
$695.00
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’70s Carola Orange and Pink Retro Dress
$695.00
Label: Carola
Era: 1970s
Size: Small
About the Item:
A true 1970s graphic maxi in bold vertical stripes with a mod circle-print border at the hem. The sleeveless, button-front silhouette is cut close to the body, giving it that clean, era-defining line that feels both playful and precise. “This was a late-night Etsy/eBay find,” Natalie says. “It’s fully wool, and since I spend all my time in Houston and Miami, I don’t get enough opportunities to wear thicker summery dresses. She needs a new home!” Fully lined in silk, the dress is from the label Carola, and the fabric itself is stamped “Designed by Littell and Klingenberg for Unika Vaev.”
About the Label:
Bust: 17”
Waist: 16”
Hip: 17”
Length: 50”
Fabric:
Wool, fully lined in silk
Condition:
Garment is in excellent vintage condition. There are two tiny marks at the very base of the hem.
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