Vintage ZAMBESI Embroidered Crinkle Cocktail Dress - Size 10 (Made in NZ)

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Stunning archival piece from the iconic New Zealand designer label, Zambesi. This beautiful sleeveless black cocktail dress features structured vertical panels accented by intricate, detailed leaf/scroll embroidery. Crafted from a mid-weight 100% viscose with a sophisticated crinkled satin finish that holds its shape beautifully. Features a flattering boat neckline and a seamless zip closure down the back. - Brand: Zambesi - Size: 10 (NZ/AU) - Fabric: 100% Viscose - Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no major flaws. Embroidered detailing remains intact. - Made inNZ COLLECTORS NOTE — RARE ARCHIVAL PIECE: A true piece of New Zealand fashion history. This dress features the iconic vintage woven Zambesi branding, dating it back to the label's highly coveted late 1990s / early 2000s era. True to the dark, intellectual romanticism that Elisabeth and Neville Findlay are famous for, this piece showcases incredible artisanal craftsmanship. The heavy 100% viscose crinkle-satin fabric provides a gorgeous tactile weight and subtle sheen. The vertical panels are meticulously detailed with continuous, fluid scrolling leaf embroidery that creates an elongated, structural silhouette. Finished with flawless internal overlocking and a discrete, vintage-style concealed zip, this is a premium, Auckland-made archival garment that represents the very best of heritage New Zealand design. A rare find for any serious collector or archivist of local avant-garde fashion. Perfect for evening wear, cocktail events, or adding a timeless piece of local fashion history to your wardrobe.