{"product_id":"new-forbidden-fruit-1960s-vintage-hippie-kuchi-kaftan-maxi-dress-lux-hippie-rare","title":"'Forbidden Fruit' 1960s Vintage hippie crush velvet maxi dress \/ Lux hippie \/ RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1960s vintage hippie red crushed velvet maxi by 'Forbidden Fruit'!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother amazing true hippie piece by short-lived 1960s London boutique 'Forbidden Fruit'. Opened and operated by entrepreneur, Robert Laurie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is simple yet very striking in design, made up of soft but sturdy cotton crush velvet in a deep,rich red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true London hippie piece by a label with some very interesting history...see below...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect to be worn with heavy chunky leather clogs and your favourite chunky silver jewellery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORY: Robert Laurie took over the 'Lord Kitcheners Valet' premises in Portobello Road, London, in 1967 and opened and ran a progressive business calling it 'Forbidden Fruit'. Laurie possessed a progressive vision which was dedicated to change and revolution, so much that he saw fit to turn the 'Forbidden Fruit' shop into the first and only 'free shop' in the UK (influenced by the 'Diggers' of California). Laurie's motto was 'Give what you want, take what you need''. Laurie and his brother Duncan were voted the 'Observer Newspaper' businessmen of the year 1968 for their enterprise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(credit: detailed information from Erich von Dalenberg. www.wowvondahlenberg.com).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e......................................................................................\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Forbidden Fruit \/ Made in England \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric: \u003c\/strong\u003ecotton \/ cotton velvet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent vintage condition. Totally unworn and pristine apart from one tiny graze to the velvet at the bottom back. Not noticeable at all...Sold as vintage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize \u0026amp; Measurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize stated: NONE so please check the measurements stated below as this is a vintage piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***Fits like a modern UK 8\/10  \/  Euro 36\/38  \/  US 4\/6***\u003cbr\u003e........................................................................................\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders: 14 1\/2\" (37cm)\u003cbr\u003eBust: to fit approx 33\"\/34\" (84-86cm)\u003cbr\u003eSleeve Length shoulder to cuff: 26\" (66cm)\u003cbr\u003eHigh Waist: up to 30\" (76cm)                                                                                                  Natural waist: FREE\u003cbr\u003eHips: up to 43\"\u003cbr\u003eTotal length shoulder seam down front: 59\" (150cm)\u003cbr\u003e..........................................................................................\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThanks for stopping in and happy shopping!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55578355663224,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/5598\/7300\/files\/S389.jpg?v=1781280062","url":"https:\/\/topoftheshopsboutique.com\/products\/new-forbidden-fruit-1960s-vintage-hippie-kuchi-kaftan-maxi-dress-lux-hippie-rare","provider":"Top of the Shops Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}