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80s missoni intarsia medieval knight and horse knit dress
Dresses
$446
Condition: excellent: exceptionally well-preserved for its age with no visible flaws. the knit is intact and vibrant, with only minimal signs of wear consistent with gentle use. no holes, stains, or snags – ready to wear or display. size & fit: best fits a modern size small to medium. the knit has comfortable stretch and recovery, contouring to the body. wears fitted through the sleeves and body; stretchy
Materials: allows flexibility in fit. flat
Measurements: bust 30–36″ (unstretched to stretched); waist 24–30″; hip 30–38″; length 40″ (shoulder to hem); shoulder width 15″; sleeve length 24″
this dress dates to the 1980s, a period when missoni experimented with rare pictorial knits alongside their better-known zigzag patterns. unlike the brand's classic chevrons, which are formed from space-dyed yarns in repeating waves, this design uses true intarsia, a complex technique where each section of color is knitted separately to build a detailed image.
details
- era: 1980s
- designer: missoni
- origin: italy
- design: fitted long-sleeve knit dress with v-neck, multicolor wool blend (gray, olive, rust, black, white); repeating horse-and-knight intarsia motif wraps around front and back; pull-on style (no closures), unlined. 90% wool, 10% polyester (tagged)
- condition: excellent: exceptionally well-preserved for its age with no visible flaws. the knit is intact and vibrant, with only minimal signs of wear consistent with gentle use. no holes, stains, or snags, ready to wear or display.
- size & fit: best fits a modern size small to medium. the knit has comfortable stretch and recovery, contouring to the body.
- flat measurements: bust 30-36 in (unstretched to stretched); waist 24-30 in; hip 30-38 in; length 40 in (shoulder to hem); shoulder width 15 in; sleeve length 24 in
