{"product_id":"stunning-vintage-jean-louis-navy-blue-silk-taffeta-gown-with-sheer-lace-bodice-s-copy-1","title":"Rare 1950's Betty Higgins Original Hand Painted Silk Organza Hawaiian Cocktail Dress \/ S","description":"\u003cp\u003eA B O U T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely rare 1950's hand painted silk cocktail dress by Betty Higgins of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Shop in Waikiki. Higgins worked exclusively through the glamorous Royal Hawaiian to create island inspired clothing for their elite clientele. This is an exceptional example of her work and is personally hand signed by Higgins herself. Composed of a layer of stormy grey silk organza over a layer of blue taffeta creating a marvelous two tone effect when worn. Beautifully hand painted flowers in glittering gold adorn the skirt and attached shawl that drapes from the bust around the back. The bodice has boning and is lined in cotton. Zips up the back with original metal zipper. A rare piece of midcentury Hawaiian history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn overall excellent condition, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM E A S U R E M E N T S *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bust: up to 34\"\/ shoulder seam to waist: 16\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist: up to 26\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHips: open \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 45\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits like a small \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Betty Higgins Originals Royal Hawaiian Hotel Shop Waikiki \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: silk organza, taffeta lining, cotton \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: overall excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/shopxtabay.com\/pages\/policies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34\"; waist: 23\").\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💖 F O L L O W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003efacebook | xtabay vintage clothing boutique\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003einstagram | xtabayvintage\u003cbr\u003epinterest | xtabay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xtabay Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648143712417,"sku":null,"price":398.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0472\/0885\/7761\/files\/01-17-2026-3.jpg?v=1768690982","url":"https:\/\/shopxtabay.com\/products\/stunning-vintage-jean-louis-navy-blue-silk-taffeta-gown-with-sheer-lace-bodice-s-copy-1","provider":"Xtabay Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}