1950s Suzy Perette Black & Red Diamond Pattern Full Skirt Dress designer-frank-usher The fabric has slight stretch

The fabric has slight stretch and is 100% virgin merino wool

silk gown by Oscar de la Renta

Item# S818

Both pieces are tagged a Chanel 42

Completely embroidered with silk embroidery threading on a fine black silk netting base

1950s Suzy Perette Black & Red Diamond Pattern Full Skirt Dress designer-frank-usher The fabric has slight stretchThere never was an actual 'Suzy' behind the Suzy Perette label. Rather, the company that created the line relied heavily on the designs coming out of Paris and the interpretations of the Couture looks, in particular Dior's 'New Look'. Designs were interpreted and done in house and the result was well made, beautifully executed pieces. This example is made of a light weight silk that has a slight 'raw texture to it. Onto the black base there is the