1950s Dress - Killer Alfred Shaheen Halter Dress with MCM Print and Black Midwaist

1950s Dress - Killer Alfred Shaheen Halter Dress with MCM Print and Black Midwaist

A really killer Alfred Shaheen in a print I haven't seen before! Sadly, there's no print name on the selvage. This features my favorite Shaheen bust treatment - the internal elastic bust, creating little tucked ...

$$$$$ · Indexed March 25, 2026 ·

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History
  • Alfred Shaheen was known for his vibrant, Polynesian-inspired clothing designs in the mid-20th century, contributing significantly to the popularization of tropical prints in fashion.
  • The 1950s marked a notable era in women's fashion, characterized by bold colors, structured silhouettes, and the emergence of halter tops as a favored style.
  • This dress possibly reflects the cultural influences and textile innovations prevalent during the mid-century modern movement, particularly within American fashion.

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