This extraordinary 1970s Afghan dress by Margaret Kimber is a once-in-a-lifetime find and is the epitome of 1970s bohemian style, likely a unique creation. Combining luxurious velvet and silk satin panels with an intricately embroidered cotton skirt, she exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship. The full, sweeping panelled skirt enhances its dramatic presence, making this holy grail piece a coveted treasure for serious collectors seeking unparalleled vintage artistry.
Margaret Kimber made her mark by sourcing fabrics in Kabul where she set up a workshop employing local artisans to craft her designs, and she was one of the first designers to bring Afghan textile work to London's fashion scene during the hippie era. This is by far the most exquisite Afghan dress I have ever came close to and is truly one if my most precious finds to date, she absolutely is a museum worthy piece.
This girl measures to approx UK size 6/8 possibly small 10
Bust - up to 34"
Empire Waist - 30"
Length - 55"
For reference our mannequin, Norma, measures to a UK 6.
She has been freshly laundered and is ready to wear. Dry clean only. She is in good vintage condition, she has a few minor signs of wear. She has a tiny sealed up pin sized hole to her skirt, and her gold braid trim is slightly worn around her neckline, this is all to be expected with a dress like this, she is still in fantastic condition.
This beauty has minimal signs of vintage wear, but please bear in mind that our pieces are true vintage, they’ve been danced in and they have been lived in, so all of our garments will carry your usual signs of vintage wear. Anything that we think is outside of what would class as usual vintage wear, we will state.
