VTG 1975 Marimekko Pivo Kaftan Maxi Dress and 46 similar items

Stunning vintage 1975 Marimekko ?Pivo? kaftan maxi dress designed by Katsuji Wakisaka, one of the label?s most celebrated textile artists. Features a checkerboard-style black and white print in medium-weight 100% cotton with elbow-length sleeves and a fluid, draped silhouette. A rare archival piece ? dramatic yet effortless. Condition: Perfect condition. No flaws, no fading ? fabric remains crisp and vibrant. True collector-grade vintage. Provenance Note: Marimekko, founded in Finland in 1951, is renowned for its bold silhouettes and modernist textile art. Designer Katsuji Wakisaka, who joined in 1968 as the brand?s first Japanese designer, brought whimsical geometry and rhythmic prints to the house. Early 1970s pieces like this one are now museum-worthy and increasingly scarce on the open market. Style Aesthetics: ? High Fashion Vintage ? ? Collector Archive ? ? Minimalist Modernist Pop Culture Screen Style References: Evokes the sweeping silhouettes seen in Studio 54-era resort wear, the bohemian goddess looks of Halston muses, and the enigmatic elegance of 70s European art films. Could easily dress a modern runway reinterpretation or avant-garde editorial moment. Styling Tips: Belt with leather or rope for boho-luxe shaping Pair with oversized sunglasses for dramatic resort energy Leave loose and barefoot for minimalist gallery or beach styling Measurements (laid flat): Bust: 49" (98") ? intentionally loose Hips: 52" (104") Length (shoulder to hem): 57" Approx. Modern Size: Marked Small, but fits S?XL depending on desired drape Fit Guide: Best for 5?6??6?0? heights. Designed to float off the body ? not form-fitting. Fabric / Materials: 100% Cotton ? medium weight Made in Finland Tag dated 1975 Sustainability Note: Sustainably vintage ? this is original 1970s Marimekko textile art, not reproduction. Costuming CTA: Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? this piece could outfit everything from a Studio 54 heiress to a European art-film heroine or mystical resort oracle. We have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions.