Rare c1958-1960 Norman Norell Silk Taffeta "Bubble" Dress designer-christian-dior Vertical rows of sequins are

Vertical rows of sequins are hand sewn into place - they begin at the top as a glossy black

There is the teeniest of discoloration along the upper edge of the bodice - I could not photo it and only see it when its lying flat and in certain light - priced accordingly

At some point the tag was cut and has been stitched back together

Then when you move

the collector of the little vintage black dress really cannot go long before a Norman Norell lands in her closet

Rare c1958-1960 Norman Norell Silk Taffeta "Bubble" Dress designer-christian-dior Vertical rows of sequins areNormal Norell begain his career working for Hattie Carnegie and then in 1941 partnered with Anthony Traina and his work from then until 1958 appears under the Traina Norell label. Between 1958 and up to 1960 items appeared under his name only and then in 1960 he officially launched his own label. This dress is an early example of his work from this time period. He was a master tailor and his earlier work explores shape and volume. In February 1958,