{"product_id":"whiting-davis-vintage-gold-chainmail-halter-top-metal-mesh-draped-studio-54-style","title":"Whiting \u0026 Davis Vintage Chainmail Top","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVintage Whiting \u0026amp; Davis gold chainmail halter top in draped metal mesh with open back and adjustable leather ties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good vintage condition. Metal mesh remains intact and highly reflective. Leather ties show visible wear and slight degradation consistent with age; lower left tie is broken but still functional and able to be tied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhiting \u0026amp; Davis chainmail pieces are enduring icons of American fashion- merging craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural relevance. This top captures that legacy, offering a piece that reads as both garment and object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Designer: Whiting and Davis \u003cbr\u003e• Material: Metal chainmail and leather \u003cbr\u003e• Color: Gold\u003cbr\u003e• Era: mid to late 1970's\u003cbr\u003e• Closure: back ties\u003cbr\u003e• Size: no size, adjustable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAn iconic piece from Whiting and Davis, known for pioneering metal mesh garments, this top embodies the high-shine glamour of late 20th century eveningwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eConstructed from fluid gold-tone chainmail, the silhouette drapes naturally across the body, creating a soft cowl neckline with reflective movement under light. The open back and halter design enhance the fluidity of the piece, allowing it to sit more like jewelry than traditional clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOften associated with disco-era styling and Studio 54 references, Whiting \u0026amp; Davis chainmail remains one of the most recognizable and collectible textile innovations in fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShips with care from Archive by Kate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43560744845378,"sku":"ABK-037","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/4317\/3186\/files\/3D6DFAB2-8839-4198-A65A-B22A731B108F.jpg?v=1776784339","url":"https:\/\/archivebykate.com\/products\/whiting-davis-vintage-gold-chainmail-halter-top-metal-mesh-draped-studio-54-style","provider":"Archive by Kate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}