{"product_id":"new-kate-beaver-smock-pinafore-vintage-purple-crush-velvet-dress-70s-hippie-bus-stop-copy","title":"Kate Beaver vintage 70s velvet smock pinafore midi dress 70s Hippie \/ Aubrey beardsley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunning deep plum cotton velvet hand printed pinafore by Kate Beaver! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first in a small collection of three gorgeous arts \u0026amp; crafts inspired pieces by Kate Beaver of Dorset. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is a classic pinafore smock in a rich, deep plummy purple with a squared neckline and gathering at the front. The best part is of course the hand printed design along the yoke and lower part of the smock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would look fab layered over a tunic or a tight long sleeve jersey...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo check out our other two Kate Beaver designs...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the designer....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026lt;\u0026lt;After leaving art school in 1957, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Beaver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e took inspiration from Aubrey Beardsley (an English illustrator and author) and began appliquéing dresses with Art Nouveau designs. The process was so time-consuming that she soon moved to block-printing. Kate and her artist partner, Robin Rae, worked from their home in Dorset, running a dressmaking and screen-printing business throughout the Seventies. Her designs were always period inspired.\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e..........................................................................................\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kate Beaver Hand printed dresses \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e velvet \/ crush velvet \/ cotton \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great vintage condition. The label has some yellow spots on it however the dress itself is pretty much pristine. Sold as vintage.\u003cbr\u003e...........................................................................................\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize stated:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 but please check the measurements stated below as this is a vintage dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***Fits like a modern UK 12  \/  Euro 40  \/  US 8***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: best to fit up to 38\" (86cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist: FREE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHips: FREE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal length shoulder seam down front: 42\" (107cm)\u003cbr\u003e...........................................................................................\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThanks for stopping in and happy shopping!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55578375127416,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/5598\/7300\/files\/S390.jpg?v=1781280310","url":"https:\/\/topoftheshopsboutique.com\/products\/new-kate-beaver-smock-pinafore-vintage-purple-crush-velvet-dress-70s-hippie-bus-stop-copy","provider":"Top of the Shops Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}