COTTON VELVET DRESS & JACKET "1948"

from 329,00 CHF / 479,00CHF

 

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D E T A I L S 

 

Limited edition, PRETTIE LANES Original. 

Custom colors on request.

 

 

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A PRETTIE LANES classic new interpreted. Gathered details and the dramatic bishop sleeves jacket (optional) create the perfect ensemble look in a colorway, made in heaven.

 

- 100% medium-weight, luxurious Cotton Velveteen

- low back neckline (covers a bra)

- hidden side pockets included

- gathered skirt (similar to an A-line)

- lined bodice., skirt partially lined

- classic midi length (or custom length)

- era accurate, invisibly sewn hem & details

 

WIDE SKIRT?

Wish to have your dress tailored with a full, wide, gathered skirt instead of this version? Just choose from the "customization" listing and add to cart. (Visual animation below).

 

 JACKET (optional)

- just below elbow length voluptuous, bishop sleeves

- loose fit (one size)

- "cape-look" back

- darts & pleats on back neckline

- fully lined

 

 

As a PRETTIE LANES original, you can find signature Mid-Century authentic details, such as a lapped metal zipper (center back),  true to era seam finishing and genuinely hand-stitched details inside the dress - a couture finish typical for the fashion of the 1940s. 

 

Please note: Dress shown with a light petticoat- not included. 

 

 

M A T E R I A L  &  C A R E

 

100% Cotton. Lining: 100% Cotton or 100% Rayon.

 

Professional dry clean or gentle hand wash 30°C.  Do not bleach or tumble dry. Dry laying flat or over waist seam to prevent shoulder distortions due to the weight of the dress. Iron/steam medium heat. Always hand wash with the zipper closed. 

 


C U S T O M I Z E   Y O U R   D R E S S

 

Simply add to cart from the listing below and specify measurements in the "notes to seller" section during checkout. Most customization services are free of charge.

 

Customization Dress "1948"

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Visual animation of a wide gathered skirt version:

 

 

B U N D L E   Y O U R   O R D E R

 

Wish to add this product to an existing order?

 

Use code "BUNDLE" for international orders and "BUNDLE-CH" for Swiss orders for free shipping and to let PRETTIE LANES know that this order shall be added to an existing one and shipped all together. Please note turnaround times stated.

 

 

S I Z E  &  F I T

 

The fabric has no stretch.

 

The measurements stated in the table below are the measurements of the finished, fitted garment.

 

Which size to choose depends on whether your prefer a more loose or close fit. Please choose your dress size by your bust size, the waist size can be customized.

 

Made-to-measure:

Manufactured according to your individual measurements. After checkout please specify via the ´Submit your measurements´ form (immediately or later).

 

Please slide sidewards on mobile devices to see all measurements:

 

 

 

32 34 36 38

40

    cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch
  BUST 83 32,5 88 34,5 93 36,5 98 38,5 103 40,5
 

WAIST

Customization available for free

64 25 68 26,5 72 28 77 30 82 32
  HIPS free
 

LENGTH

(WAIST TO HEM)

Customization available for free

72 28,5 72 28,5 74 29 74 29 74 29

A D D I T I O N A L  I N F O R M A T I O N

 

PRETTIE LANES Original garment, tailored in Switzerland.

Worldwide, tracked and insured shipping from Switzerland via Swiss Post. Contact: [email protected]

 

EU authorized representative (no returns address!):

A. Schlupski, Eberswalder Strasse 185E, 16227 Eberswalde, Germany. Contact: EU[email protected]

 

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PRETTIE LANES is an independent one-woman fashion & costume design house, founded by Franziska Schlupski. It specializes in 1940s and 1950s inspired garments with an era authentic look and feel, blending heritage tailoring with a bespoke fit. The limited editions are expertly tailored from mindful materials in Switzerland, using finest mid-century sewing and construction techniques. Luxury garments that honor your style and values. Worldwide flatrate shipping. 

 

 

From Day Wear & Hats to Festive Attire, Custom Designs and Couture Gowns, PRETTIE LANES offers the new, traditionally fashioned alternative to true vintage in your size. The original since 2015, dressing clients in - to date - more than 49 countries. Worldwide flatrate shipping from Switzerland, tracked & insured.

 

 

Limited

editions

Away from mass production and sameness - PRETTIE LANES luxury fashion designs are sold in limited editions only. Once a design sells out, it’s truly gone - adding and honoring value & specialty of every piece. A promise - not a marketing stunt. Following a sustainable, made-to-order policy, you can purchase your very own PRETTIE LANES exclusively via this online boutique.

 

 


swiss

handmade

Environmentally conscious, designs are handmade to order from era accurate, plastic/ polyester free, bio degradable fabrics and durable materials in PRETTIE LANES' atelier in canton Glarus, Switzerland. The in-house pattern creation and size customization options will make it easy for you to order your individual size without(!) the nowadays commonly used plastic based stretch fibers necessary to ‚fit in‘. Ethically manufactured, slow fashion without any surplus produced.

 

 


period

authentic

PRETTIE LANES offers the new, traditionally fashioned alternative to true vintage in your size - the original since 2015. All designs are manufactured using finest, historically accurate sewing and construction techniques as well as period accurate materials, creating that signature vintage look & feel emphasized by a generous amount of hand-stitched details - a luxury component all PRETTIE LANES originals feature.

 

 


size

inclusive

The in-house design and manufacturing process at PRETTIE LANES allow for customized designs as well as customized sizing- so your dress fits you, not the rack. Choose a custom waist, a custom bodice length, a custom skirt length or go for a full made-to-measure. Body positivity is one of the core values of this company that cherishes and serves clients of all shapes and sizes around the globe. Wear the confidence you deserve with custom tailored garments hugging your curves through expert craftmanship - not Spandex. 


 

 

small

business

Welcome to one of the smallest „fashion houses“ in the world! PRETTIE LANES is an independent one-woman business with the designer & founder Franziska Schlupski caring about each process on her own- from the design & pattern creation to sourcing materials, manufacturing each garment, marketing & more. Till to date, PRETTIE LANES dresses clients in more than 49 countries worldwide with ethically made, slow fashion. Built by one woman. Inspiring confidence across continents.

 

 



responsibility

PRETTIE LANES fashion designs are ethically tailored in Switzerland on a sustainable, made-to-order basis to sync supply and demand in an industry in which garment waste remains one of the major problems. PRETTIE LANES manufactures with highest quality standards and uses plastic free, renewable raw material based, recyclable and bio-degradable fabrics whenever possible to avoid harmful plastics. All orders are packed plastic-free in fully bio-degradable and recyclable materials.



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payment

LAYAWAY is available for orders (order value) from 500,- Swiss Franc.

 

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shipping & returns

WORLDWIDE FLATRATE SHIPPING, tracked & insured from Switzerland. 11,-CHF within Switzerland. 38,-CHF Rest of the world. Free shipping from 700,- CHF.

 

SHARE & CARE

Wish to add to an existing order and save shipping costs?

Use code "BUNDLE" for international orders and code "BUNDLE-CH" at checkout for Swiss orders and the shipping flatrate will automatically be deducted from your order and everything will ship together with your existing order.

 

No returns for made-to-order & jewelry.

 

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1 Please note: All prices stated are final prices for the customer. International shipments may cause import duties/taxes/fees that are not included in this price and are the sole responsibility of the customer. Exceptions: Orders from U.S. based clients valued under $800 will include all obligatory import tax and duties plus the shipment flatrate of 38,-CHF in "shipment costs" at checkout as per regulations of the U.S. administration (U.S. orders above $800 will exclude tariffs, which will be invoiced to you directly by your local customs border control). Worldwide flatrate shipping from Switzerland (no part of EU).
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