1960s Adele Simpson Metallic Floral Dress designer-chanel It is a Catalina suit

It is a Catalina suit and I think my favorite thing about it is it boy cut sleek bottom

Two inner layers to act as a slip and the top layer that has a chevron pattern detailing that has silk fringing

These almost border on being wearable art and would have been entirely hand made and the leathers hand dyed

It is long

This is a very unusual silk jersey dress or tunic by Mollie Parnis

1960s Adele Simpson Metallic Floral Dress designer-chanel It is a Catalina suitWhat a beauty! This lovely metallic brocade is just wonderful! There is a depth and richness to the silk that you just don't get the full impact of till you see it in person even the backdrop of black has a hint of the gold thread running through it giving it another dimension and subtle glint. The flower design looks 3D in person and there is a slight raise to some of the design but it is more caused by a clever sense of tone and texture used int he