1960s Unlabeled Norman Norell Creamy Ivory Silk Knife Pleat Dress designer-george-halley The front is cut in

The front is cut in a halter style with a double set of tiny straps from which the entire dress suspends

He continued to do this throughout his career but I feel that the earlier pieces showcase it the best

chicer edge

It's label tells us that is was a custom tailored piece that would have been specialty made and/ordered out of Hong Kong

Total length: 56" shoulder to bottom hem

1960s Unlabeled Norman Norell Creamy Ivory Silk Knife Pleat Dress designer-george-halley The front is cut inThis wonderful little dress had a label when I acquired it many years ago but has lost it along the way somehow. It is not perfect which is why I have had it tucked away all this time. However, it is too pretty to not give it a chance at a second life and if you are creative and can find a way to restore it, or are just OK to wear something not perfect that this is an incredible high quality dress for the price point. The dress is made out of a very