Rare 1961 Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk Taffeta Dress w Crystal Detailing designer-young-innocents Hidden halfway under that front

Hidden halfway under that front wrap just below where the gold buttons end is a large pocket that sits on the hip

He was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of multiple layers of silk cut on the bias

I have had a client with a similar issue

light crinoline that is not included

Rare 1961 Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk Taffeta Dress w Crystal Detailing designer-young-innocents Hidden halfway under that frontNorman Hartnell was a British Couturier who is known for his long relationship dressing Queen Elizabeth dressed the royals and the aristocrats. Hartnell opened his couture house in 1923 and by 1947 his house was thriving. Besides his appointment as a dressmaker for the Royal Family he also had a loyal following with Hollywood starlets and socialites. The dress is of particular note as it is from the same collection as the one made for Queen Elizabeth.