Mars of Asheville N.C. Paper Dress – USA Circa 1965

United States

Mini-dress in non-woven “paper” type printed with patterns of yellow pages in English, black graphics on a yellow ocher background. Sleeveless dress with black ribbon. Collar that can be tied at the front. Probably inspired by Andy Wharol’s “Souper Dress”, designed on the same cut and the same material. White label, blue and red graphics mentioning: Size 12 – 14 “WASTE BASKET BOUTIQUE” by Mars of Asheville, NC. “Do not wash” This material is fire resistant unless washed or dry cleaned. Then becomes dangerously flammable when dry. ”

Size 12 – 14 American equivalent to a current 44 French.

Length in front of 88 cm, length behind 99 cm, width in height 53.3 cm.

Positive Points:
Paper dress in very good condition, very rare in such condition !