1950s Mr John Couture Black Crepe Shift Dress and Jacket 90s_lacroix A series of small fastenings

A series of small fastenings are concealed by the seam on the left hip line

This glamorous vintage 1960s cocktail dress with elaborate bead embellishments is in beautiful condition and is of excellent quality although unlabelled

1 cm)Hip - 48 in

oranges and green

there is a cream muslin petticoat retained and original to this ensemble

1950s Mr John Couture Black Crepe Shift Dress and Jacket 90s_lacroix A series of small fasteningsThis two in one little black dress and jacket is by Mr John, a celebrated American couturier and one of the foremost milliners of the 20th century; his most famous costume designs being those made for Vivien Leigh in "Gone with the Wind," Marlene Dietrich in "Shanghai Express," Greta Garbo in "The Painted Veil" and Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Among the fashionable women who wore his designs were the Duchess of Windsor, Gloria