Rare 1961 Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk Taffeta Dress w Crystal Detailing designer-young-innocents The sleeves are a solid

The sleeves are a solid pelt with a large wide cuff defined with another snake inset above it

He was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of multiple layers of silk cut on the bias

I have had a client with a similar issue

Hand stitching and stamped by the kimono maker at the center back neck

The jacket is cut simple and rounded with a nod to the twenties in styling

Rare 1961 Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk Taffeta Dress w Crystal Detailing designer-young-innocents The sleeves are a solidNorman Hartnell was a British Couturier who is known for his long relationship dressing Queen Elizabeth dressed the royals and the aristocrats. Hartnell opened his couture house in 1923 and by 1947 his house was thriving. Besides his appointment as a dressmaker for the Royal Family he also had a loyal following with Hollywood starlets and socialites. The dress is of particular note as it is from the same collection as the one made for Queen Elizabeth.