Vintage Sapphire Blue Dress Harvey Berin/ Karen Stark 1960s Big Brass Buttons + Belt
Vtg 1960s Harvey Berin / Karen Stark designer dress in rich sapphire blue linen, featuring pussy bow neckline, elbow-length sleeves, fitted waist, pencil skirt, and hidden kangaroo pockets. Unique horizontal piping on the bodice adds structure. Standout detail: large brass ball buttons inset with black snakeskin, paired with the original matching black snakeskin belt (found later). Fully lined in silk.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition — clean and complete with matching belt.
Provenance Note
Harvey Berin, with designer Karen Stark, was one of the premier American fashion houses from the 1940s–1960s, known for its refined silhouettes and couture-level construction. Stark’s designs combined Paris-inspired elegance with innovative details, often worn by society women and Hollywood clients. This dress embodies the brand’s luxury heritage: silk lining, couture finishing, and custom details (brass/snakeskin buttons, matching belt) place it among the more collectible mid-century American designer pieces.
Style Aesthetics
🔥 1960s Couture Wiggle
📈 Harvey Berin Collector Piece
🌿 Luxury Linen Heritage
Styling Tips
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Wear with pumps and pearls for high-society cocktail elegance.
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Style with the matching snakeskin belt for a statement waist detail.
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Ideal for museum collections, couture collectors, or red carpet retro looks.
Measurements (laid flat, inches)
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Bust: 34"
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Waist: 25"
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Hips: 34"
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Shoulders: 15.5"
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Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 15"
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Sleeve (underarm): 9.5"
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Length (shoulder to hem): 44"
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Shoulder to waist: 16"
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Waist to hem: 28"
Approx. Modern Size
Fits like US Women’s XS (0–2)
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UK: 4–6
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EU: 32–34
Fit Guide
Slim tailored sheath. Best for wearers 5’4–5’7, 105–115 lbs.
Fabric / Materials
Sapphire blue linen, brass + snakeskin buttons, black snakeskin belt, silk lining.
Sustainability Note
Sustainably vintage — mid-century American couture, not fast fashion.
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