Vintage 1970's Bill Atkinson full flared skirt with paisley embroidery. The fabric feels like a cross between velvet and corduroy. Care tag states dry clean only. The skirt is beautifully constructed a nylon lining and zipper/waist hook closure. Excellent condition with the exception of some light hanger marks on the waistband. There is no size tag but the measurements equate to a small. 

Measurements (lying flat): waist 13", hips (lining measurement) 21", length about 30"

Bill Atkinson was an architect who got into the fashion business purely by accident. He made a square dance outfit for his wife from eight bandannas. The outfit was so popular that he started making them to sell. This venture was very successful, and he soon found a housedress maker, Glen Manufacturing, to make the skirt. This was in 1950.

For twenty years, Glen of Michigan made Bill Atkinson’s casual sportswear designs. In 1974, Atkinson started a new line, Bill Atkinson, Ltd., which lasted until 1982 when it was sold to a Canadian firm, Highland Queen.

“… Bill won the Coty award in 1978 because his clothing was so exciting and well designed. We took over a bank space and built an amazing showroom at 512 Seventh Avenue.