1950s Black Silk Taffeta & Velvet "Coffin Drape" Dress designer-hardy-amies Amazing and unusual black silk

Amazing and unusual black silk wool crepe dress that is cut on the bias and fits fantastically when on and has a remarkable fringe detailing on the skirt

A panel of silk runs down the front and is seamed along each edge

November 1983

The entire back is bare with a metal Gucci engraved bar at the back of the beck and two skinny straps running across the back

It captures that same floating feeling with the amazingly wide and full lace angel sleeves

1950s Black Silk Taffeta & Velvet "Coffin Drape" Dress designer-hardy-amies Amazing and unusual black silkI have seen this dress attributed to Suzy Perette but also have seen it attributed to more minor designers and since this one has no tag I cannot say for sure who the original designer was. It is certainly well made enough to be a Perette and is a lovely little dress regardless. Made of a beautiful grade, black silk taffeta for the skirt and a velvet at the top. The front is cut simply so the bodice is nicely fitted to the body. The waist nips in over