Collection item
Long A-line dress in paisley print
Kathie Figgins' wardrobe consisted mainly of garments from New Zealand, especially those from Elle Boutique, which was owned by her sister-in-law Wendy Ganley. After 1972 her priorities changed when she stopped work to start a family. Jeans became the practical clothing choice, apart from some special favourites for going out. Kathie didn’t return to full-time work for more than a decade, so having the opportunity to provide alterations for Elle in exchange for new clothing was a source of pleasure for her during the rest of the 1970s. Read more about 1970s fashion in the New Zealand Fashion Museum publication The Age of Aquarius: A 70s Revolution in Fashion.
Details
Credit:
Loan courtesy of Kathie Figgins
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Wendy Ganley
Manufacturing location:
Hamilton
Garment type:
Dress
Material:
Heavy weight cotton
Features:
Pin-tucked bodice with cord trim at the bodice seam
Colour:
Earthy tones, burgundy cord
Purchase location:
Hamilton
Label:
Elle, Hamilton
Date:
Mid 1970s
