Vtg 1960s Wolf H Busse Velvet Burnout Gold Lurex Shirt Dress M 8 10 Mod Cocktail
MINT CONDITION - Authentic Vintage 1960s Wolf H. Busse Designer Velvet Shirt Dress</h2>
Brand: Wolf H. Busse (Berlin · Modell · Paris)True 1960s Vintage (Mod Era)Condition:Excellent Vintage Condition (Collector Grade)Sizing:Fits like a modern US Women's Size 8 / 10 (Medium)
Condition Description:Excellent Vintage Condition.This museum-quality piece has been exceptionally well-preserved over the decades. The deep espresso devoré velvet pile remains perfectly plush, dense, and uniform across all panels with no crushing, balding, or flattened areas. All woven metallic gold and bronze lamé threads are brilliantly bright, structurally complete, and entirely untarnished. The interior chocolate satin lining is immaculate—no fabric shredding, loose seams, pulling, or underarm discoloration. The front buttons operate well. Inherently crisp, clean, and completely ready to wear or archive.
Item Overview:An elite, highly collectible European couture piece by West German designer Wolf H. Busse. This striking 1960s shirt dress showcases a structural A-line swing silhouette crafted from a heavy-weight burnout velvet. The design presents a dramatic geometric checkerboard layout, perfectly contrasting rich opaque velvet squares against semi-sheer panels shimmering with diagonal metallic gold lamé lines.
Tailored with a wide retro notched lapel collar, a fully functional button-front placket, and clean short sleeves. Displays masterful mid-century garment tailoring with flawless pattern matching across the center spine and a generous, blind hand-stitched bottom hem.
Lining & Construction:The interior torso and skirt are fully lined with a high-gloss, silky brown satin weave slip. The inner lining is securely stitched at the main structural seams but floats independently at the hemline, allowing the outer velvet to drape gracefully without pulling, bunching, or riding up while walking.
Flat Lay Measurements:Bust (Armpit to Armpit):20 inches (40 inches total circumference)Total Length (High Point of Shoulder to Bottom Hem):41.5 inches
Sizing Note: Authentic 1960s garments feature structured weaves with zero stretch. Because this non-stretch fabric requires 2–3 inches of ease to move and sit comfortably, the 40" garment bust is best suited for a modern body bust size of 36" to 38" (Modern US 8 or 10). Please compare these flat metrics against a personal dress to guarantee an accurate fit.