The Cat’s Expression Changes When You Move – 1940’s Sequinned Cat Dress

This incredible dress has the most densely layered patterns of sequins I have ever seen on a garment. I have had this dress for about thirty years, maybe a bit longer. In hindsight I have only seen it on a couple of people.

A friend of mine, who looked like Michelle Pfeiffer was visiting once and tried it on. The most amazing thing about it, to me anyway, was the way the cat’s expression changed when she walked. The bust fills out its cheekbones, and it changes with both movement and light. The bones down the front make it look kind of skeleton-like. She is definitely a full grown cat, not a kitty…

Valerie Hayes

Quiet West Vintage represents a private vintage and designer collection that has been gathered and stored over a thirty-five year period. I now look forward to sharing this collection and promoting the "Other Look" - a totally individualistic approach to style.