1950s Kamehame Yellow Cotton Print Hawaiian Sun Dress designer-mollie-parnis fine black silk and closes

fine black silk and closes with the buttons at the front

Stunningly beautiful

The color is wonderful and the cut superb

Skirt: 49" from waist to front hem and another 10" longer at the back hem

and a classic Chanel handbag embossed with fine faux pearls and with little chain handles

1950s Kamehame Yellow Cotton Print Hawaiian Sun Dress designer-mollie-parnis fine black silk and closesThe Hawaiian label Kamehameha was launched in 1936 and was named after King Kamehameha who united the Hawaiian islands. They were famous for their brilliant tropical floral prints which they made for the tourist markets. They combined the feel and beauty of Hawaii with the looks popular on the mainline. The items were manufactured on the island and the prints done in house. They primarily used cotton for their designs and this dress is no exception.