1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim 1970s-haute-couture 5 cm) to Max 27

5 cm) to Max 27 in

The dress buttons at the back of the neck with a mother-of-pearl button and fabric loop

The additional weight of these combined fabrics provide the "swing" and it is a joy to wear

Unlabelled but very reminiscent of Herbert Givenchy's work during this era and immortalized by Aubrey Hepburn who he dressed very frequently

1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim 1970s-haute-couture 5 cm) to Max 27This opulent 1960s dress is a rare find. Unusually intricate in detail, it is crafted from glossy, pale cream satin and embroidered all over with swirling vines and an assortment of flowers, including roses that look snatched from an English garden. The top seems to take inspiration from menswear waistcoats of the era; sleeveless, it has a high V neckline and fastens down the front with three large fabric covered buttons. Tailored to a column shape,