Call of the Wild | Vintage Dana Buchman 100% Silk Safari Print Blouse

Why We Love It

A striking vintage Dana Buchman blouse in luminous golden sunflower yellow silk, covered in an exuberant safari-inspired print of leopards, elephants, parrots, zebras, monkeys and other exotic wildlife. The graphic black SAFARI print gives the piece an unmistakably late-1980s to early-1990s designer feel—bold, polished and wonderfully playful.

Cut with a structured pointed collar, padded shoulders and a softly tailored waist, the blouse has a distinctly sculpted silhouette rather than the oversized shape often associated with printed silk shirts of the era. Black buttons run down the front, while the curved hem and crisp cuffs add a refined finish.

Details

• Designer: Dana Buchman
• Era: Approx. late 1980s–early 1990s
• Size: 10
• 100% silk
• Golden yellow safari / wildlife novelty print
• Long sleeves
• Shoulder pads
• Pointed collar
• Black button-front closure
• Curved, fitted hem

Measurements

• Shoulders: 16.5"
• Pit to pit: 20"
• Waist: 16.5"
• Sleeve: 24"
• Length: 21.5"

Condition
Appears unworn/new, with a slight fabric imperfection on the left shoulder. Please refer to photographs for detail.

Collector's Notes

Dana Buchman built her reputation in the 1980s and 1990s creating sophisticated American sportswear for women who wanted polish without sacrificing personality. Her silk blouses were especially suited to the era’s love of strong color, statement prints and sharply defined silhouettes. This piece captures that moment beautifully: luxurious silk paired with an almost whimsical menagerie of animals, turning an otherwise tailored blouse into a miniature piece of wearable illustration. It is exactly the kind of vintage garment that feels increasingly distinctive today—not simply because of its print, but because of the exuberance with which it was designed.