Outstanding 1960s Norman Norell Black Wool Crepe Dress w Full Tiered Skirting designer-rosie-assoulin A true purple in person

A true purple in person though it has photoed more of a blue tone

The bodice is lined in a nude silky rayon and the skirt has an inner layer of black tulle

high quality pink silk

So sexy and so chic

This silvered lavender brocade party dress from Suzy Perette is sublime

Outstanding 1960s Norman Norell Black Wool Crepe Dress w Full Tiered Skirting designer-rosie-assoulin A true purple in personNorman Norell was one of the great American designers. His clothes were wildly expensive in their day and he was credited for the unique ability to translate Paris couture into American ready to wear. He started in the film industry and then was hired by Hattie Carnegie. In 1941 he left and and joined Anthony Traina where the Traina Norell label soon appeared. Upon Traina's retirement in 1960 he launched his own self named label. He won the very first