1950s Kamehame Yellow Cotton Print Hawaiian Sun Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta Length: 30î from the top

Length: 30î from the top waist seam to bottom hem

Closes with a back painted metal and nylon zipper

The finish to this masterpiece is a vibrant silk pink ribbon that curves up and under the bust in a darling bow

I love the classic box cut and double row of buttons that run down the front

It comes with two belts - one labelled and one not - they are slightly different cuts

1950s Kamehame Yellow Cotton Print Hawaiian Sun Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta Length: 30î from the topThe Hawaiian label Kamehameha was launched in 1936 and was named after King Kamehameha who united the Hawaiian islands. They were famous for their brilliant tropical floral prints which they made for the tourist markets. They combined the feel and beauty of Hawaii with the looks popular on the mainline. The items were manufactured on the island and the prints done in house. They primarily used cotton for their designs and this dress is no exception.