VTG 80s DOROTHÉE BIS Sz XS 2-PC Skirt/Top Set Pink Black Polka Dot 100% Viscose

Description

Fabulous vintage 1980's skirt/top set by French fashion house, Dorothée Bis*, bought from New York City designer boutique Dianne B*. Made in France.Missing the size labels, but based on the measurements below, especially the skirt waist, this set is an XS, or 2-4. The set--in a pink (color more accurate in images 1 & 2, 8 & 10) 100% viscose rayon fabric with black polka dots--features a a slightly tapering, cap-sleeved, V-neck top with black snap closures down the front, and shoulder pads. The matching flared, pleated skirt has a high waistband, side pockets, and the same black snap closures down the front. Save for a tiny pen ink line on the top left chest (see photo) and the slight staining at the back of the neck from wear, overall, the beautifully made set is in excellent pre-owned vintage condition.
Measurements Lying Flat & Snapped:
Top:
Shoulder (sleeve) edge to shoulder (sleeve) edge: 23 inches
Armpit to armpit: 19 inches
Hem width: 18.25 inches
Length from top of shoulder to hem: 20 inches
Skirt:
Waist: 12.75 inches
Waistband height: 3 inches
Length from top of waistband to hem: 32.75 inches
About
Dorothée Bis from the Fashion Encyclopedia site:
"A French fashion house, founded: by Jacqueline (designer) and Elie (manufacturer) Jacobson in 1962. Company History: Became known for casual knitwear; opened first Dorothée boutique in Paris, 1958; first Jacqueline Jacobson collection shown and opening of Dorothée Bis boutique, 1962; boutiques found in Henri Bendel and Bloomingdale's.
Bernardine Morris, writing for the
New York Times,
described Dorothée Bis as one of "the quintessential Paris ready-to-wear houses aiming at the young swinging crowd who prefer to change their style every season if not oftener." Indeed, in 1969 and 1970, while the hemline debate was fought by other designers, Jacobson satisfied her customers' shifting desires by giving them the mini, the midi, and the maxi, all in the same collection. By 1972, those debating skirt lengths had reached a momentary consensus at mid-knee, leaving the design agenda open for a new focus on silhouette."
About the Dianne B. Boutique from the NY Times, September 22,1986:
"Now Dianne B. has opened another shop in Soho . . . Dianne Benson also has her way of doing things. It was 10 years ago that she opened Dianne B. at 729 Madison Avenue, near 64th Street, with clothes by designers such as Issey Miyake, Dorothee Bis and Castelbajac that were then considered rather outre. She later brought post-modern architecture to the boutique scene with a pastel-painted little shop designed by Edward Mills at 426 West Broadway in SoHo."