1960s Cabochon Belt Tat Saunders Gown designer-mollie-parnis I adore the front stripe

I adore the front stripe detail created by stitching

The start detail n this dress is of course that row of huge buttons - all decorative but with the illusion that it buttons into place

It is immaculately made as one would expect and the cut is generous and easy to wear

The waist nips in and then the skirt is given volume by panels of silk inset with triangles of solid navy silk

However upon closer inspection you must appreciate the remarkable seaming that creates that funnel like neck and adds an almost smock like feel to the front

1960s Cabochon Belt Tat Saunders Gown designer-mollie-parnis I adore the front stripeTat Saunders was the designer behind the exclusive Ritz Carton boutiques and specialized in high end, customs pieces that catered to the Rtz Carton client of the day. She was renowned for her use of very good fabric and spared no expense in the finishing of her dresses they are on par with demi couture and I am always pleased to find one! This one is exceptional due to both that jaw dropping collar and that insanely beautiful cabochon stone belt