1960s Teal Traina Emerald Green Embroidered Silk Dress designer-chloe It's true bright blue and

It's true bright blue and quite fabulous

It is actually two pieces which gives it endless styling potential

Within each of the panels the fabric has been elaborately cut in a swirling

The under-dress has a lingerie weight silk top to which the skirt is attached

Another iconic Jean Varon design it has been constructed out a super glossy flat pile synthetic velvet that is a true deep deep forest green

1960s Teal Traina Emerald Green Embroidered Silk Dress designer-chloe It's true bright blue andGeoffrey Beene worked for the Traina label from 1958 through to 1963 and I feel that this must be one of his designs. I have seen similar pieces from him later from his own label and its fascinating to see what is probably an early piece of the evolution of one of the great American designers. Here we have an extraordinary full length gown made of a good weighted silk satin in a deep, clear emerald green. The impact of the color alone is fabulous and