1940s Silk Ben Reig Dress designer-ossie-clark This is an amazing example

This is an amazing example of the work and craft that was being out into evening gowns in the fifties

Layers of sheer poly pink crepe are used to create this floating

This dress is stunning

Beautiful candy color pink printed scarf weight silk dress by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin

A silk taffeta in a deep glossy black is used - this fabric choice allows for a bit of structure and for the drape that the designer was after able to be achieved

1940s Silk Ben Reig Dress designer-ossie-clark This is an amazing exampleFor some reason every time I look at this dress I think of early Chanel. I think it is the pleating and panelling technique used on the skirt. The Reig house certainly would have been designing at the same time and it definitely had the same high level of detail put into their pieces. This is the earliest label and quite collectible. Made from a heavy black silk that drapes beautifully it is cut and seamed to perfection. As was the fashion it is not