Vintage Koos van den Akker 80s Dress Size S Green Silky Long Sleeve Patchwork

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Vintage Koos van den Akker
US Women's Size Small
Koos van den Akker originated from the Netherlands and after school he apprenticed at Christian Dior in the late 1950's. In 1968 van den Akker went to New York where he did designs for Eve Stillman, a lingerie manufacturer. He then opened his own women’s ready-to-wear business. He became known for his collage clothing, which incorporated lush fabrics, beading and laces. Taking his inspiration from fabric, Van den Akker created clothes that were highly individual and boldly colored, using collage and patchwork. His collections continued right through the 1980s and 1990s, showing multi-fabric, bright, floral garments.
This 1980's dress is classic and very true to the style of the label. The green silky fabric has a swirl texture embedded into it. The back is where the dress pops with the triangle patchwork. It has plaid and leaf trim in black and white fabric around silky floral for the main portion of the triangle. There are buttons up most of the dress. It is in great condition. The size tag has been cut but I got all my Koos pieces from the same lady who wore a size small. This might fit a bit oversized.
25 inch Sleeve | shoulder seam to the bottom seam
15 inch Shoulders | across the back from shoulder to shoulder seam
21.5 x 2 = 43 inch Bust | armpit to armpit flat lay
41.5 inches in Length | shoulder seam to bottom hem
Please note that color may vary a small amount because of my lighting. If you have questions please ask and I would be happy to help! -Michelle