1960s Jeweled Button Teal Traina Cape designer-emanuel-ungaro What a stunningly beautiful piece

What a stunningly beautiful piece of craftsmanship

by hand onto the bag

Unlined and made of a silky rayon

Hips: bias cut 15-21" flat across from side seam to side seam

Very rare and early 1940s Nettie Rosenstein day dress that is just as gorgeous as can be

1960s Jeweled Button Teal Traina Cape designer-emanuel-ungaro What a stunningly beautiful pieceI suspect that this was made in the early sixties when Geoffrey Beene worked for this label. Traina himself was the nephew of Normal Norell and you can see that influence in this cape as well. Made of a ivory wool it is a study in shape and restraint. The shape is rounded and the very minimum in design in used with the emphasis on the cut and seaming. Thrown over any color this would offer the perfect contrast! The buttons at the front are amazing big