PRADA by Miuccia Prada
Archive / Vintage Fall Winter 2003 Runway Collection: Catwalk Exit #9
Pleated Silk Skirt in Holliday & Brown Reissue Green and Pink Psychedelic Tropical Print
Size 40 IT (best for international small)
100% Silk | Made in Italy
MAJOR: THE GWYNETH PALTROW COLLECTOR'S PRADA SKIRT
As seen on Gwyneth Paltrow in American VOGUE's October 2003 feature editorial: "Shining Through."
Highlighting the designer’s fall 2003 ready-to-wear collection were an array of eye-popping prints inspired by some of textile’s most graphic eras — the Art Nouveau age and the swinging, psychedelic Sixties. The prints Prada used are replicas of Holliday & Brown designs from the Sixties, when the London-based, high-end neckwear manufacturer poured popping colors into turn-of-the-century William Morris-inspired floral prints.
In November, 2002, Marco Mastroianni, in charge of Prada’s fabric research, visited Mantero to garner ideas for the new line. Luigi Turconi, Mantero’s co-owner, showed him the Holliday & Brown archives, which include more than 135 books, and offered the looks as an exclusive to Prada. Thrilled with what he saw, Mastroianni took the books back to Miuccia, who then selected several prints to be included in both collections.
This skirt is one of those reissued prints. It is fully lined and closes with handset snaps and hooks the waist. High waisted.
APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
• Waist ~ cm across the top (front, laid flat)
• Hips ~ cm across (front, laid flat)
• Length ~ cm (front, center, laid flat)
CONDITION: Overall EXCELLENT condition for the age and the material. Missing composition label; the material feels like silk. Pleats have relaxed and this would benefit from being re-pleated by a dry cleaner. Creasing to some of the fabric.
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Documented, high-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while also appreciating in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself
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PACKING:
In order to ship, garments must be folded, and, therefore, likely arrive wrinkled. There is nothing I can do to prevent wrinkling that happens in transit. All is not lost though, please give most garments quick steam, and the wrinkles should relax.
If the item is dry clean only, it's recommended to take it to a dry cleaner to have it pressed and prevent water stains.
SHIPPING:
Ships insured and requires a signature for delivery. International buyers are responsible for customs, duty, and or taxes when applicable.
RETURNS:
No returns.