1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Label Crystal, Bead and Pearl Illusion Dress Labeled and Designer The jumpsuit ties at the

The jumpsuit ties at the neck and the jacket has a hidden velcro closure at the front top neck

Skirt: 47" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG

Each sleeve snaps to close with hidden snaps below the decorative rhinestone encrusted button

The genius is in the cut and simplicity as is Valentino's specialty

1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Label Crystal, Bead and Pearl Illusion Dress Labeled and Designer The jumpsuit ties at theRichard Blackwell launched his label in the late 1950s and even at that time his dresses sold for between $800 and $1000 (or up to $10,000 in the modern terms). He dressed many of the big stars of the day including Jane Russell, Dorothy Lamour and Jayne Mansfield. His 'custom' line was the pieces that were made to order, and were one of a kind pieces that were fitted to a specific client in the couture tradition. This dress is from the custom part of