AVERARDO BESSI Vintage 1960s Dress Fruit Print Silkscreened Cotton Jersey Gauze

AVERARDO BESSI silkscreened fruit print cotton jersey dress with semi-sheer gauze sleeves, circa 1960's. Rare & collectible designer piece from a contemporary of Emilio Pucci. Signed illustrative textile features strawberries, raspberries, pomegranates, apples, daffodils, and lily of the valley. A whimsical design to usher in the spring. French blue backdrop with print in sky blue, pastel yellow, tea green, chartreuse, and marigold. A line shift dress with puff button-up sleeves. Fabric covered buttons. Cuffs are backed in contrasting floral vine print. Striped border frames rounded neckline and cuffs. Back zip closure. Zipper hand finished. made in Italy Beautiful overall appearance and condition - fabric feels like new! Only flaws to note being 2 faint rust marks towards front side seam and one on the back of the skirt. Nothing that stands out when worn. Refer to images. Shoulders 15" Under Arms 40" Waist 42" Hips 46" Length 42" Sleeve Length 23" Sleeve Width 8" Cuff 7" Marked Size US 16 Fits Large