1950s Strapless Demi-Couture Paul Dauuay Fitted Dress designer-todd-oldham It runs down each side

It runs down each side and around the edges of those incredible sleeves and also acts as a dramatic decorative detailing on the front

Italian linen in that perfect sublime sand color that works so well in the hotter months

The waist nips in and the skirt flares out

The back is a bit of a surprise when you realize that the vertical lines are all actually wide pleat panels of fabric so when the wearer moves you get a very interesting visual effect

1950s Strapless Demi-Couture Paul Dauuay Fitted Dress designer-todd-oldham It runs down each sideHere is another from my recent European acquisition and boy is it a beauty. This one appears to have been entirely made by hand to couture standards and does have a label. I believe it says Paul Dauuay and was made in Geneve. He was undoubtedly one of those small, local couturiers that though not a sanctioned Haute Couture member, was obviously making dresses to that standard. So this is to haute couture standards but considered demi couture since he