1950s Avant Garde Couture Level Butterfly Cocktail Dress designer-mary-mcfadden A matching capelet made of

A matching capelet made of netting and embroidery picks up the gown's hem and is the perfect feminine finish

The loose and easy caftan shape has been created with full panels of fabric - and anywhere a seam is necessary

that have a strong art deco reference are the most desirable and to pair that with a charming butterfly design and fabulous color palette is just a wonderful thing

Fully lined in the same fabric as the exterior and it closes with hidden fabric covered snaps under the beaded edge

All the buttons are stamped Biba

1950s Avant Garde Couture Level Butterfly Cocktail Dress designer-mary-mcfadden A matching capelet made ofThis is an incredible couture level 1950s dress that has a beautiful and unusual avant garde cut and design. There is no label but I am sure that this has to be a designer piece as the workmanship and extraordinary design has the feel of a high end piece. The textile that it is made of is just amazing a truly beautiful silk that has that rich, luxe weight to it that only the best, highest quality silks have. Onto this is an embroidered and fused