1960s Silk Voile Jean Hercey Demi-Couture Dress designer-frank-usher De Barentzen was an Italian

De Barentzen was an Italian couturier who

It is perhaps the most infamous of all the dresses he designed while at Radley

Before Hermes had a presence in the US they sold their goods through Bonwit Teller and the label on these piece had both houses

A halter of silk chiffon goes around the neck for the perfect Goddess feel finish

I love the even on the seam that runs under each arm - a place were you would not really see it when work - the time has been taken to run a tiny vine of embroidered flowers down it

1960s Silk Voile Jean Hercey Demi-Couture Dress designer-frank-usher De Barentzen was an ItalianLovely and simple, this Jean Hercey dress is perfect for the summer months and will transition into fall with the addition of a jacket or sweater. Hercey was one of the French Couturiers and [produced demi couture level work. His work is not found as often as some of his contemporaries but when you do find one its a treasure. You can see the interior hand salvages and this heavy hand finishes really tells the quality of the piece. I love the pretty