Hi all, I bought this dress on the weekend from a vintage clothing store but I am new to vintage fashion (although I do want to become more knowledgeable!) and unsure of era/origin and brand which I can't make out...Jason G, Tason G, Taron G? Does anyone recognise it? I'm thinking late 60s or early 70s (?) and maybe modified but am unsure. TIA
It looks like it might say LaJong It looks 60s to me or very early 70s, also looks like it was shortened by the way the hemline is, so may have been a maxi dress to begin with.
Does it have a care label? Check the side seams of the skirt portion. I'm going to suggest the possibility of it being a new-ish item. I see quite a bit of garments like this in my local thrifts (I live in a large metropolitan area): nice quality asian repros of vintage American styles. I've been nearly fooled by it. The label and zipper pull are making me think this might be a repro... especially since there's absolutely nothing on the internet about either. Either way, it's really cute!
I immediately thought the same thing. Possibly from Japan - it's that kind of style, and they have all kinds of weird label names. I agree, some of the estyles look deceptively vintage. I have seen shops full of them too in Australia and New Zealand... and even Dublin.
Agree with others: it looks like a modern dress in a repro style. More information on seams and labels will help.
Thanks so much for all of your great replies! It's so great to have so many experts to get info off. I thought the zip was odd too and same with the tag that it looked unusual and had two sets of numbers done seperately. There is no care tag, nor any evidence of the dress having one anywhere, I have been comparing it to a Diolen sundress (which I will post about soon as I need advice on some seams). I will post the seams below. I know what you mean about Asian repro dresses, there are heaps of them here- usually from Japan or Korea, some are lovely but run in tiny sizes! Either way, as a modern dress, I like that it is unique and well made
It was very difficult to focus my phone camera on the seams, but they seamed to turn out alright.... hope they are ok for you.
