Vintage 1970s Paganne Maxi Dress by Gene Berk Psych Print M

This is a late 1960s / early 1970s vintage Paganne maxi dress made by Gene Berk.  This vintage Paganne maxi dress features a psych influenced pattern, similar to patterns popularized by Emilio Pucci during that time.  The pattern features swathes of colour in cloud shapes and stripes, somewhat reminiscent of Peter Max in the fluid pop art appearance of the design.  It is in contrasting colour tones of coral, blue and sienna against the darker brown and tan colours.  This vintage Paganne maxi dress is made with a rounded scoop neckline, long sleeves and does up the back with a nylon zipper.  It has three buttons down the centre of the bodice.  There is a 20" slit at the bottom left side and the dress is unlined.

Label:  Paganne Ltd Gene Berk.  Gene Berk started his company in 1965 after a career in menswear merchandising and working for Oleg Cassini.  He sketched many of his own designs, but obviously drew inspiration from Pucci.

Fabric:  Unmarked, but a nylon jersey so there is some stretch “give” to the fabric

Sizing: Size 8 is indicated, and although this vintage Paganne maxi dress should fit a medium size, this is a vintage sizing so please note the following measurements for fit, keeping the style, stretch and cut of the garment in mind:

Shoulders:  16” across from shoulder/sleeve seam to shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeves:  23 3/4” long

Sleeve inseam: 17 1/2”

Bust:  36” around

Waist: 26” around, elasticized so stretches out to 36” max

Hips:  36”

Length:  53”, measured flat

Condition: This vintage Paganne maxi dress is in very good condition with no pronounced wear, tear, staining or odour - it looks like it was well stored over the years

This is a great example of a vintage Paganne maxi dress - striking pattern!