Vintage 1970s Vuokko Nurmesniemi Tent Dress Maxi Red Striped 100% Cotton 36/6

Vintage 1970s Designer Vuokko Nurmesniemi tent maxi dress in a striking diagonal red pinstripe on tan ground. Constructed of heavy-weight cotton with a dramatic oversized silhouette, inseam side pockets, and sleeveless cut. Iconic Scandinavian mod design, combining bold graphic textile with architectural volume.

Condition: Mint vintage condition — 1970s dated piece, clean, crisp fabric, no flaws. Rare to find Vuokko cottons in such preserved state.

Label History: Vuokko Nurmesniemi (principal designer at Marimekko before founding Vuokko Oy) was celebrated for her bold colorways, whimsical looks, and architectural tent silhouettes. Her work remains highly collectible, with museum holdings worldwide.

Provenance Note: Authentic Vuokko Suomi Finland label intact, 1970s production.

Style Aesthetics:

• 1970s Scandinavian mod 🌿

• Vuokko designer dress 📈

• Tent maxi silhouette 📈

• Coquette retro chic 📈

• Whimsy-goth bold stripe 📈

• Archive-worthy Finnish style 🌿

Style Tips: Perfect styled with sandals or boots, or worn loose for dramatic volume. Excellent for collectors of Scandinavian modernist fashion, or for film/theater needing authentic 1970s silhouettes. Archive-worthy as an example of Vuokko’s iconic tent dresses.

Measurements (approx., flat):

• Bust: 34”

• Hips: 62”

• Total length: 54.5”

Approx. Modern Size:

• US Women’s XS/S (2–4)

• UK 6–8

• EU 34–36

Fit Guide: Best for a women’s XS–Small, fitted in bust with very full tent silhouette at hips. Likely best for someone 5’4”–5’9” and 105–125 lbs, depending on desired fit.

Made in: Finland, 1970s Vuokko

Fabric: 100% cotton (heavy-weight)

Sustainably vintage — Scandinavian designer heritage, not fast fashion.