1950s Stunning Demi-Couture Level Helga Silk Satin Dress Unlabeled and Fabulous The bodice is all Greek

The bodice is all Greek goddess with the gathered front and braided tie detail that starts at the waist and goes up and around the neck

They are each a full 20" around

It also runs down the back for a pretty finishing detail

A signature twisted ruffle finish made by adding horse hair wiring to each hem gives it that identifiable Cardin touch

1950s Stunning Demi-Couture Level Helga Silk Satin Dress Unlabeled and Fabulous The bodice is all GreekThe designer behind the Helga label and her partner husband were avid collectors of art and it is said that they used their trips to Europe to not only buy fabric but to buy art. Helga's dresses always have this clean. almost sculptural line in them and I think that heavy influence of extended trips to Europe mixed with endless parties and soirees within the art world play a heavy influence on her pieces. They are also very well made this one is made