close-up of the sheer black chiffon sleeve on the gold brocade blouse, hand-beaded with a spider motif and scattered gold beads
full-length front view of the gold brocade blouse with sheer black chiffon sleeves, on a dress form on a tripod stand
back view of the gold brocade blouse with sheer black chiffon sleeves, on a dress form on a tripod stand
gold brocade blouse laid flat, front view, showing the sheer sleeves with gold tape trim at the cuffs
close-up of the sheer sleeve cuffs on the gold brocade blouse, finished with gold scrollwork tape trim
close-up of the gold and silver floral brocade fabric on the blouse, showing two covered buttons
close-up of the gold brocade blouse's collar and shoulder seam, showing the gold chain trim along the collar edge
the gold brocade blouse turned inside out, showing the black and white patterned satin lining
gold brocade blouse laid flat, back view, showing small velvet bows at the princess seams
close-up of a small black velvet bow at the back seam of the gold brocade blouse
both sheer black sleeves of the gold brocade blouse, gathered at the cuff with gold scrollwork tape trim
close-up of the sheer black chiffon sleeve on the gold brocade blouse, hand-beaded with a spider motif and scattered gold beads
full-length front view of the gold brocade blouse with sheer black chiffon sleeves, on a dress form on a tripod stand
back view of the gold brocade blouse with sheer black chiffon sleeves, on a dress form on a tripod stand
gold brocade blouse laid flat, front view, showing the sheer sleeves with gold tape trim at the cuffs
close-up of the sheer sleeve cuffs on the gold brocade blouse, finished with gold scrollwork tape trim
close-up of the gold and silver floral brocade fabric on the blouse, showing two covered buttons
close-up of the gold brocade blouse's collar and shoulder seam, showing the gold chain trim along the collar edge
the gold brocade blouse turned inside out, showing the black and white patterned satin lining
gold brocade blouse laid flat, back view, showing small velvet bows at the princess seams
close-up of a small black velvet bow at the back seam of the gold brocade blouse
both sheer black sleeves of the gold brocade blouse, gathered at the cuff with gold scrollwork tape trim
close-up of the sheer black chiffon sleeve on the gold brocade blouse, hand-beaded with a spider motif and scattered gold beads
full-length front view of the gold brocade blouse with sheer black chiffon sleeves, on a dress form on a tripod stand
back view of the gold brocade blouse with sheer black chiffon sleeves, on a dress form on a tripod stand
gold brocade blouse laid flat, front view, showing the sheer sleeves with gold tape trim at the cuffs
close-up of the sheer sleeve cuffs on the gold brocade blouse, finished with gold scrollwork tape trim
close-up of the gold and silver floral brocade fabric on the blouse, showing two covered buttons
close-up of the gold brocade blouse's collar and shoulder seam, showing the gold chain trim along the collar edge
the gold brocade blouse turned inside out, showing the black and white patterned satin lining
gold brocade blouse laid flat, back view, showing small velvet bows at the princess seams
close-up of a small black velvet bow at the back seam of the gold brocade blouse
both sheer black sleeves of the gold brocade blouse, gathered at the cuff with gold scrollwork tape trim

1960's gold brocade blouse

$795.00
$795.00
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a gold brocade blouse from the barbara turner collection, paired with contrast chiffon sleeves finished in hand-beaded detailing throughout. pairing two fabrics this different, structured brocade against soft, slippery chiffon, is a real technical challenge on its own, chiffon shifts and frays easily, making clean construction difficult even before the beading is added by hand. a stand collar closes at a tiny snap, trimmed with a gold chain along the edge. buttons are covered in the brocade itself, closing through buttonholes worked directly into the chiffon, a detail that takes real precision given how easily the fabric can fray or distort under that kind of strain.

the body is strongly contoured through the bust and waist, with small velvet bows marking the back princess seams, a soft, feminine touch against the more structured brocade. sleeves are gathered at the cap, hand-beaded throughout, and finished at the cuff with contrast gold tape and hook-and-eye closure. interior neckline and hem are faced in satin.

condition
excellent vintage condition

best fits
small/medium

measurements
Across Shoulder: 15"
Bust: 35"
Waist at Smallest Point: 30"
Total Length: 18 3/4"
Sleeve Length: 25"
Sleeve Opening: 7 1/2"
Clipped on model: no

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close-up of the sheer black chiffon sleeve on the gold brocade blouse, hand-beaded with a spider motif and scattered gold beads

1960's gold brocade blouse

$795.00
$795.00

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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