1970's Hawaiian Dress by Waltah Clarke's - Honolulu / Orange & Black, Cheongsam, Maxi Hostess Dress, Fitted shops Gown, Halloween, Sleek n' Classy

Up for your consideration is this gorgeous designer dress by Waltah Clarke's, made in Honolulu in the 1970's. Marked size 10, this dress is 100% polyester. Dress features a high neck with a Mandarin type collar and has a Cheongsam dress feel to it. Long metal zipper in back. The print on this dress is so bright and vibrant!

Please be sure to see all photos, read all measurements, and ask any unanswered questions before purchasing!

•Estimated best fit: Extra Small / Petite
•Shoulder: undefined, roughly 14"
•Sleeve: 11.5" from end of sleeve to neck opening
•Pit to pit: 32"
•Waist: 28"
•Hips: 36"
•Length: 54.5"

"Waltah Clarke, or Walter Clark, was a Los Angeles native who moved shops to Hawaii in 1938. He became fascinated with all aspects of Polynesian life and decided to bring Hawaiian designs to the US mainland. He changed the spelling of his name to Waltah to reflect the way it was pronounced by the Hawaiian people. In 1952, he opened his first store in Palm Springs, California, which featured Hawaiian shirts, swimwear and dresses.

Walter married his wife Gretchen in 1954 and she went on to design many of the prints for the store's fashions. The company stayed in the mainstream by altering traditional Hawaiian styles into fitted cocktail dresses and current fashion silhouettes.

The company eventually had thirty-one stores in Hawaii, California, Arizona, Florida and Chicago. The last store was sold in 2001. Clarke died in 2002 at the age of 89."
Written by coutureallure.com (Source: VintageFashionGuild.org

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