Italian vintage floral pleated metallic knit

From Italy, this is a stunning pleated and printed metallic knit, light weight and sheer with a soft drape. The pleats run horizontally and will expand VERTICALLY with perfect recovery (the pleats are permanent), and your garment should probably be cut with the length of the pattern pieces going from selvedge to selvedge, so that the pleats will run lengthwise on your garment. Photos 1 and 5 show the way it comes off the roll, while photos 3 and 4 show it with the pleats running lengthwise. There is about 40% horizontal stretch but it is stable, meaning that it only stretches if pulled, and about 40% vertical mechanical stretch from the widening of the pleats. The base fabric is transparent with silver metallic, and the print features a gorgeous vintage floral design in tones of light blue-gray, navy, rouge, soft gold, etc. (PANTONE 14-4504, 18-1635, 19-3928, etc.) It is a special occasion fabric that is a perfect overlay for a tunic, top, dress, gown, maxi skirt, wide leg pants, etc. Dry clean or test first if you wish to hand wash, and hang to dry. Sells for $60/yard in NY.