France Andrevie Blush Striped Cotton Smock

France Andrevie Blush Pink Striped Cotton Smock

Circa early 1980's

France Andrevie was an avant-garde French designer, known for her layering, bespoke textiles and her passionate work ethic. She died at young at the peak of her career and due to this her legacy is under recognised. It is rare to find pieces from her short lived but prolific career.

Oversize smock dress with woven stripes, 3 pleats at shoulder. Button closure. Small slit on one side of hem. Sleeves although shorter than normal sit at full length due to the drop shoulder. Sleeves are finished with a cuff placket and button. 

100% cotton  

Fabric made in France

size 40 FR

Measurements

Across Chest 89cm

Across Waist 87cm 

Length 110cm

Sleeve 45cm 

Condition very good - light feel of use consistent with age.

In 1980, The San Francisco Examiner called Andrevie the "princess of new wave fashion" and in 1981, "one of the fashion world's most militant feminists." 

Known as a passionate designer who would work all night, often in silence, she was driven to achieve. She lived in hotels, surrounded by her cats and dedicated her life to her craft.

The New York Times described Andrevie as a workaholic who was "her own business manager, accountant, designer and, if need be, shipping clerk."

''What I have always wanted is a mix of masculine and feminine clothes, I love the simplicity of what men wear and I've tried to reinterpret it in a feminine way, but without the froufrou that the word 'feminine' usually implies.'' - France Andrevie

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