Rare 1950s Traina-Norell Black Halter Day Dress color_pink Partial Kimono sleeve with alternate

Partial Kimono sleeve with alternate stripe pattern creating interesting detail

Absolutely show stopping vintage brooch by Elsa Schiaparelli

Dress is up

At the same time adding class and sophistication

We have no authentification of that but we think it is most likely the case because the belts looks and feels exactly as the ones the team made for Pucci during this same era

Rare 1950s Traina-Norell Black Halter Day Dress color_pink Partial Kimono sleeve with alternateExtremely beautiful dress created by Traina Norell in 1955. The halter day or evening dress is made of black taffeta and boasts a sheer overlay halter attached to a circle skirt. Fine leno weave fabric, pronounced horizontal gathering across bust, thin shoulder straps, attached sturdy taffeta & horse hair petticoats. A separate horse hair crinoline adds even fuller shape. Fastens with a back zippered and hook n eye closure. Label reads "Traina Norell