Vintage 1950s Lace Dress Black Chantilly Evening Gown Size M canadian forces She was named the Designer

She was named the Designer of the Year in 1962 by the Italian fashion press is famous for introducing the palazzo pyjamas in 1960

This is rare fabric to find unused in a bolt like this - really quite gorgeous with the metallic gold accenting

The dress is printed with a Byzantine tile design

Condition: This faux leather jacket is in very good condition but there has been a repair done to the back left pocket (see last close-up photo)

Bust: 48” around

Vintage 1950s Lace Dress Black Chantilly Evening Gown Size M canadian forces She was named the DesignerThis is a 1950s lace dress made of black Chantilly lace over a black taffeta rayon fabric base. This 1950s lace dress has cap sleeves, and a sweetheart neckline. The base fabric has spaghetti straps and is cut shorter than the lace, so that the upper bodice of the dress shows up the lace against the skin and the pattern at bottom of the lace is also more apparent. The skirt is made in small vertical pleats, but the pleating has come out somewhat. It