Description
1974 Konsument Summer Catalog – Neues Leben Mail-Order – Women’s Fashion – Good Condition
This authentic East German summer fashion catalog from 1974 features stylish, mid-70s women’s dresses made with lightweight synthetic fabrics like Dederonjersey and Gründruckjersey—perfect for warm weather and casual elegance.
The condition of the item is in good condition. The item being pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive.
Please check picture for condition purposes.
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Fashion Details – Left Page
Dress 1
– Color: Aqua blue
– Features: Short sleeves, Peter Pan collar, button-front closure
– Material: Printed Dederon Jersey (Polyamid)
Dress 2
– Color: White with colorful floral print
– Features: Sleeveless, red sash belt, above-the-knee hemline
– Material: Gründruckjersey (Polyester)
Dress 3
– Color: Orange
– Features: V-neck, white and navy contrast trim, fabric belt
– Material: 100% Polyamid
Fabric terms:
– Damenkleid Women's dress
– Dederonjersey A soft, wrinkle-resistant synthetic jersey, common in the GDR
– Gründruckjersey A base-printed jersey fabric often used for affordable mass-market garments
Right Page – Message to the Customer (Translated Summary)
Dear Customer,
The employees of the “Neues Leben” mail-order house have carefully and conscientiously selected the items in this catalog. Your suggestions and preferences were considered during our collective planning discussions.
We hope you enjoy your shopping experience.
— The team of the “Neues Leben” Versandhaus
This catalog is an excellent piece for fashion historians, Cold War collectors, or those studying textile culture in the former GDR.




























