1950s Black Silk Taffeta & Velvet "Coffin Drape" Dress designer-hardy-amies Appears unworn

Appears unworn

Length: 54

Amazing and unusual black silk wool crepe dress that is cut on the bias and fits fantastically when on and has a remarkable fringe detailing on the skirt

" - The introduction from the book The Art of Tim Jocelyn

1950s Black Silk Taffeta & Velvet "Coffin Drape" Dress designer-hardy-amies Appears unwornI have seen this dress attributed to Suzy Perette but also have seen it attributed to more minor designers and since this one has no tag I cannot say for sure who the original designer was. It is certainly well made enough to be a Perette and is a lovely little dress regardless. Made of a beautiful grade, black silk taffeta for the skirt and a velvet at the top. The front is cut simply so the bodice is nicely fitted to the body. The waist nips in over