Fabulous Early 1960s Jean Louis Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Feather Detailed Skirt designer-emanuel-ungaro This is look #42 in

This is look #42 in the spring summer runway show

The bodice is quite wonderful with its meticulously constructed flat pleats

It is always lovely to have a well documented dress in the shop and it gets even better when the twin of that dress is worthy of being held in the museum collection

Each cuff has a hidden set fabric covered snaps

The design is quite clever

Fabulous Early 1960s Jean Louis Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Feather Detailed Skirt designer-emanuel-ungaro This is look #42 inJean Louis is the designer who created the dress that Marilyn Monroe was sewn into when she sang Happy Birthday to President John F Kennedy. Louis worked in the movies and headed the costume department at Columbia Pictures before starting his own label in 1961. Once he began designing under his own label he concentrated on suits and evening wear and was known for his beautiful fabric choices. This is an exceptional example of his work and it is