1960s Fred Perlberg Prettiest Bright Tulip Print Chiffon Gathered Front Halter Dress designer-jean-paul-gaultier The color is absolutely fantastic

The color is absolutely fantastic - that perfect clear cherry red that flatters most skin tones

I have always had a love for these hostess gowns - they make me think of the grand dames of fashion from the sixties - its the kind of thing American Royalty like Jackie O would have worn or some fabulous movie starlet hen she wanted to look grown up and glam

If you have been looking for the absolute perfect black cocktail dress look no farther

I love that under the label is a second label that has the hand written name of the dress 'Kaimak'

This dress may have been a custom order and I think these are fabric swatches sent in advance of the actual making of the dress

1960s Fred Perlberg Prettiest Bright Tulip Print Chiffon Gathered Front Halter Dress designer-jean-paul-gaultier The color is absolutely fantasticFred Perlberg is an interesting designer. He started his label in 1920 at the grand old age of 19 and continued as the designer until 1968 when he retired. So this dress would be from near the end of his career. His focus was on pieces you could dance it and often had elements that would twirl around you when you moved on the dance floor. I love the lightness of the chiffon on this dress and the brilliant mix of tropical colours that make up the