1950s Strapless Demi-Couture Paul Dauuay Fitted Dress designer-helena-barbieri Length: 37" from natural neck

Length: 37" from natural neck to hem

This is a stunning and perfectly cut little black day or cocktail dress that has the Haute Couture

The waist nips in and is highlighted with a curved banding detail

The top is a basic black so very flattering

1950s Strapless Demi-Couture Paul Dauuay Fitted Dress designer-helena-barbieri Length: 37" from natural neckHere is another from my recent European acquisition and boy is it a beauty. This one appears to have been entirely made by hand to couture standards and does have a label. I believe it says Paul Dauuay and was made in Geneve. He was undoubtedly one of those small, local couturiers that though not a sanctioned Haute Couture member, was obviously making dresses to that standard. So this is to haute couture standards but considered demi couture since he