Vintage Mary Ann Restivo Ex Cond & Pro Clean Silk & Soutache Blouse, 10, $60

Rare find! OMG! A Mary Ann Restivo silk blouse with soutache embroidery in excellent condition & cleaned! Soft and oh so luscious! Material: 100% silk with appliques called soutache Condition: excellent & pro cleaned Design: Back button closure, padded shoulder Size: 10--18" shoulder to shoulder, 40" bustline, 22" sleeve & 24" long Mary Ann Restivo's fashion history is marked by her pioneering work in women's business attire and her subsequent success in the fashion industry. Her designs were characterized by good fit, excellent materials, and personal luxury without ostentation. She became the head designer of the women's blouse division at Dior New York in 1974 and later launched her own firm, Mary Ann Restivo, Inc., in 1980. Her designs were a response to the perceived need of women of middle-and upper-management to wear sensible clothing to the office without merely adapting menswear. Restivo's work directly coincided with the 1980s, a decade when women's business attire was becoming more stylish and professional. Restivo's fashion shows, which spanned the 1980s into Fall 1990, were a testament to her success and influence in the fashion industry. Restivo's acuity to her customer base was an essential part of her business success, and she was championed by notable figures like Bernadine Morris and Anne-Marie Schiro of The New York Times. Her designs are still celebrated for their elegance and purposefulness and have left a lasting legacy!" #Restivo #Vintage