1950s Cornelia Couturier Avant Garde Dress & Coat designer-john-kloss It has that touch of

It has that touch of thirties influence still with a slightly wider cut through the bodice and looser drape which makes it very flattering

When I purchased this many years ago it was from the estate of a former model who was given it in exchange for her work on the runway

It can be hidden under the belt and worn as is and is too fabulous and collectible so is presented as is with a greatly adjusted price point

Bust: 21" from side seam to side seam and continuing to bottom hem

The bead work that adorns the neck is fantastic and continues down over the bodice and onto the sleeves

1950s Cornelia Couturier Avant Garde Dress & Coat designer-john-kloss It has that touch ofIn the 1950s The society matrons of Toronto bought their couture directly from the houses in Europe, through the Simpsons and Eatons Couture salons or had them custom made by Cornelia Couturier who had an atelier in Toronto. Though not a member of the chambre syndicale de la haute couture, her clothing was made to the same exacting standards and the designs and workmanship rival anything being produces anywhere in the world at the time. This is an