'Check Mate' 1974 Sindy Fashion

Optic illusions anyone?

 

Check Mate, or Checkmate as it was called in 1975, was a glorious maxi-dress made of rather thick fabric interlacing silver threads and orange velvet to create a powerful pattern that seem to change when she moves.

 

The cute handbag was attuned to match both the frock and the pearl necklace, just as the silver braided handle matched the headband (this one being a replica).

 

Sold with white daisy sandals.

 

 

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Me: Check Mate? Sounds Australian to me. Wouldn't it have been more appropriate with Check Chum or Check Partner?

 

Sindy: Let me counter with this question; Can you see the pattern?

 

Me: Naturally, lot's of boxes, to be checked I suppose.

 

Sindy: Very amusing my dear. No, it's a checkered design, hence checkmate. As in chess.

 

Me: Hold on! (Fetching my encyclopedia) *Reading* Ahem, When a king is attacked, it is called check. A checkmate (also known as "mate") occurs when a king is placed in check and has no legal moves to escape.

 

Sindy: And your point being?

 

Me: Weren't you on your way to meet Paul?

 

Sindy: Ha ha, touché! Or should I say, checkmate Paul?

 

 

 

Done