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Vintage 1980s Céline Paris Multicolour Striped Rayon Shirt Dress Made in France
$550.00
This is a vintage Céline Paris shirt dress, made in France and dating most likely to the late 1980s, featuring a bold multicoloured striped design with distinctive contrasting trim and decorative detailing.
The dress is fashioned in 100% viscose rayon crêpe, a lightweight, fluid fabric with a cool, silky feel and softly textured surface. The material drapes beautifully, complementing the dress's relaxed, straight-cut silhouette. The fibre content has been identified from the manufacturer's label on an identical example.
The fabric features a particularly vibrant combination of emerald green, bright yellow, red, deep blue and black stripes, arranged in varying widths. The stripes run predominantly vertically through the body, while contrasting horizontal arrangements across the shoulders, upper back and sleeve cuffs create a striking geometric effect.
The dress has a straight, loose-fitting shirt dress silhouette, with a high stand-up Mandarin-style collar and short sleeves. The front fastens with a row of eight round buttons, set against a contrasting green and red placket. The lower portion of the front is sewn closed, so the dress is stepped into rather than opening completely down the front.
Broad bands of green and red fabric form a decorative yoke across the upper chest, continuing around the shoulders. The short sleeves are finished with wide, contrasting striped cuffs, while the back features a horizontal striped yoke above the long vertical stripes extending to the hem.
Another particularly distinctive feature is the pair of large patch pockets positioned low on the hips, each trimmed with emerald green and red bands and finished with a double ruffle incorporating the multicoloured striped fabric.
The combination of vivid colours, contrasting stripe directions and carefully arranged decorative details gives the dress a particularly appealing 1980s French designer aesthetic.
The original woven designer label reads:
CELINE PARIS
MADE IN FRANCE
MARQUE DÉPOSÉE
The dress also retains Japanese-language care and distributor labels, suggesting that it was originally intended for the Japanese market.
An identical example of this dress has been identified with its original French manufacturer's label, providing additional information:
Model: 103/274 METEORE
Fabric: 100% viscose rayon
Origin: Made in France
Please note that the AI model posing the dress is for illustrative purposes only - please rely on the other photos for real world representation.
Measurements
No size indicated on this dress. Please refer to the following measurements for fit.
Shoulders: 17" across seam to seam
Sleeves: 10 1/2" long from the shoulder seam
Bust: 42"
Waist: 41"
Hips: 41"
Overall length: 42 1/2", measured at the back from the collar seam
Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat and doubled where applicable.
Condition
In very good vintage condition, with the only noted issue being a slightly open side seam at the hemline. This is very minor and should require only a couple of stitches to repair.
Please examine the photographs carefully for details.
Céline is known for quality — this is a wonderful vintage piece from the very stylish late 1980s, with a particularly striking combination of colour, pattern and design.