I know absolutely nothing about fashion, much less vintage fashion. I am hoping the experts on this forum can help me!
I have what appears to be a nightgown / robe set that I know for sure is vintage (1960s or possibly early 70s). The owner lived in a town in Tennessee that had a Formfit-Rogers factory. I don't know for sure if the owner worked there or not, but I was told that locals could purchase scrap fabric, seconds, etc, from the factory.
This set is made of either of 100% nylon or 100% polyester. I can't tell the difference, but it is absolutely not silk. It looks in print and style to be exactly like a set made by Formfit-Rogers for Emilio Pucci. I found more than one identical robe/wrapper being sold as dresses on Ebay--but they were both listed as silk. My garments have NO tags of any sort, nor do they have the tiny Pucci initials that the listings I've found have on Formfit-Rogers made garments.
My question: Does anyone know if "knock off" Pucci items were a thing in the 60s? Is it possible that someone took remnant fabric from the factory (not sure at what point in the process the initials are added??) and made an identical set to what was being created for sale? Could this have been a set intended for sale that didn't make it to the label / initial part of the process?
I am NOT looking for authentication. I am more looking for someone who knows the history / process enough to give me an educated guess as to how these pieces might have come into existence! Any info is appreciated. Thank you in advance!
I have what appears to be a nightgown / robe set that I know for sure is vintage (1960s or possibly early 70s). The owner lived in a town in Tennessee that had a Formfit-Rogers factory. I don't know for sure if the owner worked there or not, but I was told that locals could purchase scrap fabric, seconds, etc, from the factory.
This set is made of either of 100% nylon or 100% polyester. I can't tell the difference, but it is absolutely not silk. It looks in print and style to be exactly like a set made by Formfit-Rogers for Emilio Pucci. I found more than one identical robe/wrapper being sold as dresses on Ebay--but they were both listed as silk. My garments have NO tags of any sort, nor do they have the tiny Pucci initials that the listings I've found have on Formfit-Rogers made garments.
My question: Does anyone know if "knock off" Pucci items were a thing in the 60s? Is it possible that someone took remnant fabric from the factory (not sure at what point in the process the initials are added??) and made an identical set to what was being created for sale? Could this have been a set intended for sale that didn't make it to the label / initial part of the process?
I am NOT looking for authentication. I am more looking for someone who knows the history / process enough to give me an educated guess as to how these pieces might have come into existence! Any info is appreciated. Thank you in advance!
