A black knee-length skirt displayed on a mannequin dress form with wooden arms, standing on a metal tripod stand against a plain light gray studio background.
A black knee-length skirt displayed on a mannequin dress form with wooden arms, standing on a metal tripod stand against a plain light gray studio background.
A black knee-length skirt displayed on a dress form mannequin with wooden arms, standing on a silver tripod stand against a plain white studio background.
black velvet pencil skirt laid flat, showing the beaded filigree motif at the hem
close-up of the beaded filigree motif on the black velvet skirt
interior view of the black velvet skirt's waistband, folded open to show the hook-and-eye closure and taped hem
the black velvet skirt turned inside out, showing the cream interior lining and construction seams
close-up of the black velvet skirt's interior, showing the elasticized waistband and lining seam
extreme close-up of a seam on the black velvet skirt's lining
A black knee-length skirt displayed on a mannequin dress form with wooden arms, standing on a metal tripod stand against a plain light gray studio background.
A black knee-length skirt displayed on a mannequin dress form with wooden arms, standing on a metal tripod stand against a plain light gray studio background.
A black knee-length skirt displayed on a dress form mannequin with wooden arms, standing on a silver tripod stand against a plain white studio background.
black velvet pencil skirt laid flat, showing the beaded filigree motif at the hem
close-up of the beaded filigree motif on the black velvet skirt
interior view of the black velvet skirt's waistband, folded open to show the hook-and-eye closure and taped hem
the black velvet skirt turned inside out, showing the cream interior lining and construction seams
close-up of the black velvet skirt's interior, showing the elasticized waistband and lining seam
extreme close-up of a seam on the black velvet skirt's lining
A black knee-length skirt displayed on a mannequin dress form with wooden arms, standing on a metal tripod stand against a plain light gray studio background.
A black knee-length skirt displayed on a mannequin dress form with wooden arms, standing on a metal tripod stand against a plain light gray studio background.
A black knee-length skirt displayed on a dress form mannequin with wooden arms, standing on a silver tripod stand against a plain white studio background.
black velvet pencil skirt laid flat, showing the beaded filigree motif at the hem
close-up of the beaded filigree motif on the black velvet skirt
interior view of the black velvet skirt's waistband, folded open to show the hook-and-eye closure and taped hem
the black velvet skirt turned inside out, showing the cream interior lining and construction seams
close-up of the black velvet skirt's interior, showing the elasticized waistband and lining seam
extreme close-up of a seam on the black velvet skirt's lining

1930's black moleskin pencil skirt with beaded motif

$355.00
$355.00
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a black moleskin pencil skirt from the barbara turner collection, with a beaded motif at front and back. closes with hooks and eyes. tapered fit through the hip, with darts at the waistband. hem is blindstitched and taped.

condition
moderate vintage condition. some pilling on the interior, with light staining and wear from the beading showing through on the interior side.

best fits
small/medium (fitted through the waist, more room through the hip)

measurements
Waist Circumference: 26 1/2"
Hip Circumference: 39"
Sweep: 40 1/2"
Total Length: 23"

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A black knee-length skirt displayed on a mannequin dress form with wooden arms, standing on a metal tripod stand against a plain light gray studio background.

1930's black moleskin pencil skirt with beaded motif

$355.00
$355.00

barbara turner, in her own clothes

barbara turner trained in couture on grosvenor street, at an atelier on one of london's most storied fashion addresses. she made flying suits during the war, dressed actresses in the west end, and built a working life around clothes that had to perform, not just look good. she kept pieces from every stage of that life, on stage and off, and wore them until they showed it.

this collection is what she made and wore across that life, sourced directly through her family. each one carries its own history: a specific fabric, a finish, a repair, a choice she made at the time.

learn more about her story

before you buy

will this fit me?

every piece is photographed on a medium dress form — 34.5" bust, 26" waist, 33.5" hips. measurements for each piece are listed in every product description along with sizing recommendations. if you're between sizes or unsure, reach out to me on IG @othermattersatelier or other@othermattersatelier.com before purchasing and i'll help you figure it out.

how is condition assessed?

each piece is inspected and described by me, hope, an experienced fashion designer with more than 13 years in the industry.

before listing, pieces also go through a professional conservator for structural soundness, not just how they look. condition notes reflect what i'd want to know as a buyer, not a best-case reading. if a flaw is there, i will say so.

what if something goes wrong?

every order ships fully insured with tracking. if your piece arrives damaged or significantly different from how it's described, contact me within 48 hours at other@othermattersatelier.com and i'll make it right. for all other returns, store credit is available within 14 days of delivery — pieces must be unworn and in the same condition received.

the fashion industry has spent decades trying to be everything to everyone; every trend, every moment, every market. the result is a lot of product and very little that lasts. other matters exists in the space between. pieces chosen because they were made with a point of view, not a trend cycle. because the construction holds. because someone knew what they were doing when they made it. bringing one home is a small act of intention in a very loud world.

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