1950s Kamehame Yellow Cotton Print Hawaiian Sun Dress designer-mollie-parnis Hand constructed matching gold hook

Hand constructed matching gold hook closure and tail

Stunningly beautiful

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

very fine wool jersey that is amazingly soft

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 Hand constructed matching gold hookThe 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.