{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-size-10-rare-charles-demery-souleiado-size-8-pretty-french-country-fabric-print-cotton-wrap-dress","title":"Vintage 1970s Size 10 RARE CHARLES DEMERY SOULEIADO Size 8 Pretty French Country Fabric Print Cotton Wrap Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand - Souleiado By Charles Demery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition - Good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas been freshly laundered so is ready to wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Demery purchased a cotton printing workshop in Provence in 1930. Where he named it Souleiado which means \u003cspan\u003e“the sun’s rays shining through a cloud after a rain”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print shop was not new. It has been producing colourful chintzy fabric since the 18th century, Known as Indiennes. He continued to produce those patterns using wooden print blocks that he inherited when he bought the workshop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the 1960s the dresses were starting to become popular in American carried at Bloomingdales and other department stores. Plus independent boutiques. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 80s Lady Diana was a fan of the brand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 70s sundress made from 100% cotton. In a blue \u0026amp; coral pink floral type print. With contrast border print. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a full wrap style dress that fastens at the waist with buttons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is mid length, flared and unlined. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith concealed side pocket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely for summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the dress is being shown pinned to fit the mannequin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage sizes often come up smaller than modern day sizes. For this reason we measure each of our garments and estimate the modern day size of it based on today's fashion industry standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChest - 36\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist - 28\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHips - Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 46\" shoulder to hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~Important Information~ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pride ourselves on our excellent customer service so you can shop with confidence here knowing that we are always at hand to answer any questions and deal with your questions as soon as possible. If you wish to send me a message please press the contact button in the menu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our international customers: Please be aware that you are responsible for any import duty, VAT and other taxes that might be applied in your country, so please research this before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis now includes our American customers with the removal of the \"de minimis\" exemption from the 29th August. A tariff of 10% is due on items arriving from the UK. (If items are made in other countries a higher tariff applies, but, 99% of my items are made in the UK) To make things simple I will collect the tariff fee through a small increase in shipping costs on American orders and pay it on your behalf. This should mean your parcels arrive as normal without delay at customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56824556126583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5474\/7688\/files\/4AF81BCB-5AD4-49D3-8167-0A565EDFA6B8.jpg?v=1772558997","url":"https:\/\/thesecretparlourvintageclothing.com\/products\/vintage-1970s-size-10-rare-charles-demery-souleiado-size-8-pretty-french-country-fabric-print-cotton-wrap-dress","provider":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}