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an instant outfit elevator over tees
a staple of New York souvenir design in the mid-90s
eclectic styling and high-impact surface design
A translucent pop of pink
Made from a stretch silk fabric
50s folk cropped blouse - hand-smocked neckline & wrists, cutwork embroidery festival jewelry an instant outfit elevator overThis vintage cropped blouse is rooted in Central Eastern European folk dress traditions where the bodice of the outfit (a vest, corset, or structured overlayer) covered the torso while the blouses sleeves remained visible. In that system, the blouse's shortened body was intentional. The neckline and wrists are finished with very intensive hand smocking (no elastic!) a labor heavy technique used to tame volume and create structure without stiffness.
