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Soie Robe Red Polka Dotted Short Sleeve Mini Dress

Soie Robe red polka dotted short sleeve mini dress

This is a stunning 1960’s mod dress by Soie Robe, Japan. The red polka dotted and geometrical pattern fabric is used in bias cut to give the skirt a perfect silhouette. The dress is lined, and opens with a long zipper at the back. A little gem!

Size: Japanese size 11 (estimated size S)
Material: 90% triacetate / 10% polyester – polyester lining
Label: Soie Robe – Top Pigeon – Tokyo Osaka
Condition: excellent vintage condition

Neck: 7″ – 17.5cm
Shoulders: 15″1/4 – 39cm
Bust: 17″1/2 – 44.5cm
Waist: 15″ – 38cm
Hips: 19″1/4 – 49cm
Hem: 23″3/4 – 60.5cm
Length: 35″ – 89cm
Sleeves length: 8″ – 20cm
Sleeves width: 5″3/4 – 14.5cm

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Soie Robe red polka dotted short sleeve mini dress

Handmade navy and orange short sleeve V-neck mini dress

Navy and orange short sleeve and V neck mini dress

This is a statuesque handmade mini dress from the Japanese 1970’s. Made of a good quality cotton novelty print with floral pattern, it is unlined. The dress has a fitted silhouette and opens with a long zipper at the back. It was designed for a small bust and narrow shoulders and will fit size XS best.

Estimated size: XS
Material: cotton, unlined
Handmade dress, no label
Condition: good
Care: easy

Neck: 7″1/4 – 18cm
Shoulders: 13″3/4 – 35cm
Bust: 17″1/4 – 44cm
Waist: 15″ – 38cm
Hips: 18″ – 46cm
Hem: 23″1/4 – 59cm
Length: 33″3/4 – 86cm
Sleeves length: 7″ – 17.5cm
Sleeves width: 5.3″ – 13.5cm

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Navy and orange short sleeve and V neck mini dress

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February 9, 2018 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: dress, summerTags: 70's, above the knee, blue, cotton, dress, fitted, floral, handmade, Japanese, mini, short dress, short sleeves, summer, zipper 1 Comment

Kumikyoku sleeveless wool pencil dress with roll collar

This is a stylish 1980’s sleeveless pencil dress by Kumikyoku, Japan. The fabric is a rich wool blend (88%) tweed with shades of beige, brown and grey, lined with polyester. The very elegant cut is further emphasized by the roll collar and the subtle slit on the left/front side of the dress. Opens with a long zipper at the back.

Estimated size: S
Material: 88% wool / 12% nylon – polyester lining
Label: Kumikyoku
Condition: excellent

Shoulders: 14″1/4 – 36.5cm
Bust: 16″3/4 – 42.5cm
Waist: 15″1/4 – 39cm
Hips: 18″1/2 – 47cm
Hem: 19″ – 48cm
Length: 36″1/2 – 93cm

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Kumikyoku sleeveless wool pencil dress with roll collar

November 15, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: dress, winterTags: 80's, brown, fitted, grey, Japanese, knee length, lined, sleeveless dress, winter, with label, wool, zipper 2 Comments

Espeyrac royal purple floral dress with collaret collar

Espeyrac royal purple floral dress with colleret collar

This is a sumptuous 1980’s dress with collaret collar by Espeyrac. The fabric is a comfortable royal purple polyester / rayon blend with floral pattern. Bodice and skirt are lined. The dress opens with a long zipper at the back. The sleeves are buttoned and can also be worn open. A perfect dress for any festive occasion!

Size on the label: taille unique (one size fits all) – would probably fit S best
Material: 55% polyester – 45% rayon / polyester lining
Label: Espeyrac – créateurs en fête
Condition: excellent

Shoulders: 15″1/2 – 39.5cm
Bust: 17″1/2 – 44.5cm
Waist: 17″ – 43cm
Hips: 18″1/2 – 47cm
Hem: 22″1/2 – 57cm
Length: 39″1/2 – 100cm
Sleeves length: 19″3/4 – 50cm
Sleeves width at armpit level: 6″1/2 – 16.5cm
Sleeves width at the cuffs when buttoned: 4″1/4 – 10.5cm

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Espeyrac royal purple floral dress with colleret collar

November 11, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: autumn, dress, spring, winterTags: 80's, autumn, blue, dress, floral, knee length, lined, long sleeves, polyester, spring, winter, with label, yellow, zipper Leave a comment

Hanamura mint green and pink fitted long sleeve dress

This is a unique 1950’s dress by Hanamura Japan. The fabric is a mint green acrylic print with a warm and soft hand, perfect from fall to spring. The bust is fitted, and the dress opens with a row of six square buttons down the front and a hidden push button. The skirt is lined. The sleeves can be worn buttoned or open. Two belt loops on the side can accommodate a 1″ – 3cm belt.
The contrasting blue piping of the collar makes this dress even more special.The fabric used for this blue trim is of a more leathery texture and shows some pilling due to its vintage condition.

Size: Japanese size 9 (estimated size XS)
Material: acrylic – cupro lining
Label: あなたのワードローブ　ハナムラ　(Your Wardrobe Hanamura)
Condition: good vintage condition (some piling on the collar piping, otherwise fine)

Shoulders: 15″ – 38cm
Bust: 17″ – 43cm
Waist (slightly elevated): 13″1/4 – 33.5cm
Hips: 24″ – 61cm
Hem: 29″1/2 – 75cm
Length: 41″ – 104.5cm
Sleeves length: 22″ – 56cm
Sleeves width: 6″ – 15cm
Sleeves width at the cuffs when buttoned: 3″ – 8cm

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Hanamura mint green and pink fitted long sleeve dress

November 5, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: autumn, dress, spring, winterTags: 50's, autumn, buttoned, fitted, green, Japanese, lined, long sleeves, spring, winter, with label Leave a comment

Cordier rusty red, white and blue long sleeve dress with scarf

Cordier rusty red, blue and white striped long sleeve dress with scarf

This is a very unique 1970’s dress by Cordier, Japan. The fabric is a comfortable tricolore polyester print, with cupro lined skirt. The waist is elasticated, with ample space for the bust and the hips. The sleeves are elegantly tapered and close with three round buttons. The dress opens with a zipper on the back and comes with its own scarf. Vintage at its best!

Size: Japanese size 9 (estimated size S)
Material: 100% polyester – 100% cupro lining
Label: Cordier
Condition: excellent

Neck: 7″1/4 – 18.5cm
Shoulders: no seam
Bust: about 22″ – 56cm
Waist (elasticated): from 12″ – 30cm to about 15″ – 38cm
Hips: more than 30″ – 78cm
Hem: more than 40″ – 100cm
Length: 43″ – 110cm
Sleeves length starting from the neck: 24″ – 61cm
Sleeves width at armpit level: 10″ – 26cm
Sleeves width at the cuffs when buttoned: 3″ – 8cm
Belt loops: 1″1/2 – 4cm
Scarf length: 62″ – 154cm

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Cordier rusty red, blue and white striped long sleeve dress with scarf

September 30, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: autumn, dress, springTags: 70's, autumn, below the knee, belt, dress, Japanese, lined, long sleeves, orange, polyester, red, spring, with label 2 Comments

Atelier Kogure Tokyo Pleated Shirt Dress

This is a classy 1970’s pleated shirt dress with notched collar and long sleeves by Atelier Kogure, Tokyo. The fabric is an interesting fiber blend, somewhat see-through yet sturdy, and with a hint of a stretch. The dress opens with a row of three buttons in the front. Other than the buttons the bodice is held in place by push buttons and a hook button. The skirt is lined, and pleated from the hips down. The back of the dress is embellished with an inverted pleat down the bodice and another one down the skirt. The belt is included. Perfect from fall to spring.

Size on the label: L (more like an S/M)
Material: Not indicated. Feels like a fiber blend containing polyester. Lined skirt.
Label: Atelier Kogure Tokyo
Condition: excellent

Shoulders: 16″ – 41cm
Bust: 18″ – 46cm
Waist: 15″1/2 – 39.5cm
Hips: 19″ – 48cm
Hem (when fully pleated): 21″ – 54cm
Length: 42″1/2 – 108cm
Sleeves length: 21″1/4 – 54cm
Sleeves width at armpit level: 7″ – 17.5cm
Sleeves width at the cuffs when closed: 3″1/2 – 9cm
Belt length: 39″ – 99cm

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Atelier Kogure pleated shirt dress

September 26, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: autumn, dress, spring, winterTags: 70's, autumn, belt, buttoned, dress, fitted, floral, Japanese, lined, long sleeves, spring, winter, with label Leave a comment

Kuulei Sportswear rouge pink floral maxi dress

This is a 1970’s Hawaiian maxi dress by Kuulei Sportswear. This style is quite different from the Japanese vintage available in the Bijou Caillou shop. I first didn’t know where to place it, but I decided to go for it, be it only for the cool name of the brand and the unique retro Hawaiian style.
The dress has a long and comfortable A-line silhouette, with a satin like polyester fabric with deep red hydrangea pattern. The sleeves are bell shaped. There is one side pocket, and the dress opens with a long zipper at the back.

Size on the label: medium (would probably fit an L as well)
Material: 100% polyester – unlined
Label: Kuulei Sportswear – made in Hawaii
Condition: excellent

Neck: 8″1/2 – 22cm
Shoulders: 13″ – 33cm
Bust: 18″ – 46cm
Waist: 25″ – 64cm
Hips: 28″ – 71cm
Hem: 41″ – 105cm
Length: 52″ – 132cm
Sleeves length: 10″ – 25.5cm
Sleeves width: 14″ – 36cm

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Kuulei Sportswear rouge pink floral maxi dress

September 9, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: dress, spring, summerTags: 70's, below the knee, dress, floral, Hawaiian, maxi dress, pink, polyester, red, spring, summer, with label 4 Comments

Tocca white and pastel blue floral embroidered short sleeve mini dress

Tocca white and baby blue floral embroidered short sleeve mini dress

This is a gorgeous 1980’s floral pastel mini dress by Tocca, Japan. A wonderful texture is conveyed by the blue flowers, see-through embroidered and supported by another layer of white cotton background fabric. Both layers are further lined with polyester. The dress’ silhouette is smooth, elegant, and extremely well crafted. It opens with a long zipper on the back.

Size on the label: 0 (estimated size S)
Material:
– embroidery: 56% nylon / 44% cotton
– support fabric: 100% cotton
– polyester lining
Label: Tocca (made in Japan)
Condition: excellent
Care: easy

Neck: 10″ – 25.5cm
Shoulders: 14″ – 35.5cm
Bust: 16″1/2 – 42cm
Waist: 16″ – 41cm
Hips (at the bodice/skirt border seam): 18″ – 46cm
Hips (below the seam, pleated part): 23″ – 58cm
Hem: 31″ – 79cm
Length: 34″ – 86.5cm
Sleeves length: 3″1/2 – 9cm
Sleeves width: about 5″ – 13cm

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Tocca white and baby blue floral embroidered short sleeve mini dress

August 25, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: dress, spring, summerTags: 80's, above the knee, blue, cotton, dress, fitted, floral, Japanese, lined, mini, short dress, short sleeves, spring, summer, with label 5 Comments

Ballsey brown and blue dotted sleeveless pencil dress with tie collar

This is a stunning and statuesque 1980’s sleeveless pencil skirt by Ballsey, Japan. Chocolate brown with blue dots, the fabric is a comfortable rayon/acetate blend, lined with polyester. The silhouette is fitted without being constrained. The asymmetrical tie collar adds a fantastic touch of elegance to the dress. Opens with a long zipper on the side.

Estimated size: S
Material: 85% rayon / 15% acetate – polyester lining
Label: Ballsey (made in Japan)
Condition: excellent

Shoulders: 13″1/2 – 34cm
Bust: 16″1/2 – 42cm
Waist: 15″1/4 – 39cm
Hips: 18″1/2 – 47cm
Hem: 21″1/4 – 54cm
Length: 39″1/2 – 101cm

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Ballsey brown and blue dotted sleeveless pencil dress with tie collar

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August 1, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: dress, spring, summerTags: 80's, brown, dress, fitted, Japanese, knee length, lined, sleeveless dress, summer, with label, zipper 1 Comment

Purple, Navy and white floral short sleeve shift dress

Navy purple and white floral short sleeve shift dress

This is a lovely shift dress from the Japanese 1970’s. The fabric is a purple, navy and white floral polyester, lined with rayon. The pleated collar enhances the bust line very elegantly. The dress opens with a zipper on the back. The demo belt is not included but the dress comes with its own fabric belt.

Estimated size: would fit S or M best, depending mostly on your shoulder measurements.
Material: polyester – rayon lining
No brand label, made in Japan
Condition: excellent

Neck: 6″1/4 – 16cm
Shoulders: 14″1/2 – 37cm
Bust: 19″ – 48.5cm
Waist: 21″ – 53cm
Hips: 22″1/2 – 57cm
Hem: 25″ – 64cm
Length: 43″ – 109cm
Sleeves length: 9″1/2 – 24cm
Sleeves width: 6″3/4 – 17cm

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Navy purple and white floral short sleeve shift dress

Navy purple and white short sleeve shift dress

Navy purple and white floral short sleeve shift dress

July 7, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: dress, spring, summerTags: 70's, below the knee, belt, dress, floral, Japanese, lined, polyester, spring, summer Leave a comment

Elle Paris sleeveless red and white floral pleated mini dress

This is a 1980’s vintage sleeveless pleated summer mini dress by Elle Paris, comfortable, easy-wear and elegant for the hottest days of the year. It is made of a red and white floral polyester fabric, and is lined. The skirt is pleated from the waist down, and doesn’t require ironing. The dress opens with a long zipper on the back. The elevated waistline makes for a perfect silhouette, which is enhanced by a freely tied knot at the back.

Size: will fit S best
Material: 100% polyester – polyester lining
Label: Elle Paris (French vintage, Korean label)
Condition: excellent
Care: easy

Neck: 10″1/2 – 27cm
Shoulders: 14″1/4 – 36cm
Bust: 18″1/2 – 47cm
Waist (elevated): 17″ – 43cm
Hips: more than 24″ – 61 and still pleated
Hem: more than 30″ – 76cm and still pleated
Length: 32″1/2 – 82.5cm (above knee)

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Elle Paris Sleeveless Red and White Floral Pleated mini dress