80s missoni intarsia medieval knight and horse knit dress ditsy dress and a “museum silhouette” volume

and a “museum silhouette” volume that still styles effortlessly

5 in flat (29 in)

size & fit: tagged size medium

the applique is hand-cut from true vintage floral cotton

given the loose dolman cut through the body and gathered cuffs

80s missoni intarsia medieval knight and horse knit dress ditsy dress and a “museum silhouette” volumethis dress dates to the 1980s, a period when missoni experimented with rare pictorial knits alongside their better known zigzag patterns. unlike the brand's classic chevrons, which are formed from space dyed yarns in repeating waves, this design uses true intarsia, a complex technique where each section of color is knitted separately to build a detailed image. details era: 1980s designer: missoni origin: italy design: fitted long sleeve knit dress