1950s Black Silk with Red Embroidered Floral Detail Dress designer-john-galliano It has that worked in

It has that worked in patina that collectors desire and the combination of leathers and the pretty hand painted flowers are fantastic

The skirt is a soft Indian cotton and fall

This chic little dress is designed by none other then the great Normal Norell who was known for his sharp tailored lines and use of the best possible fabrics

Each cuff buttons to close with fabric covered buttons and loops

The furs being produced for Schiaparelli during this time were of the best quality and that quality still shows as even some 50 odd years later the pelts are soft and supple

1950s Black Silk with Red Embroidered Floral Detail Dress designer-john-galliano It has that worked inThis matches the coat listed today and is a beautiful 1950s silk dress. It is made from a very fine, high end silk. The silk has a beautiful red thread woven through and used in the black silk base to create the beautiful little floral designs sprinkled over its surface. The red is not a true metallic thread but it seems to almost glow in real life. It is really something special and much better in person then how the camera has captured it here the