Classic 1970s Michael Novarese Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Pleating Details designer-hanae-mori It was probably n a

It was probably n a shop window at some point and over the years parts of the pink have turned to a slight yellowish tone down one side

Philip Treacy was discovered by Isabella Blow in 1989

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This was lovingly stored properly and is in excellent condition despite being almost 100 years later

The dress is cut to skim over the body with just a suggestion of curves as it works it way over the bust

Classic 1970s Michael Novarese Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Pleating Details designer-hanae-mori It was probably n aMichael Novarese was an American designer based out of California who designed dresses for many of the Hollywood stars during the sixties and seventies including Jane Russell, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Dinah Shore and Elizabeth Taylor to name just a few. He launched his label in 1957 with just 8 dresses and landed a deal with Saks. He focused on creating high end pieces that always started from the fabric. He was a master at picking beautiful