1950s Mr. Blackwell Demi-Couture Densely Covered Pink Sequin Dress designer-paco-rabanne The cut is spectacular -

The cut is spectacular - the fabric means it forms to the body but then the sleeves and pant legs are flared out and wide

The wide straight cut is carried through the body of the coat and I love the double row of large buttons that run down the front and give it a touch a military feel

finishing with a swag and thick ties giving it an extra bit of pop

the stark striped contrast and the flowing & romantic cut - it is all just perfection

A superb piece by a great designer

1950s Mr. Blackwell Demi-Couture Densely Covered Pink Sequin Dress designer-paco-rabanne The cut is spectacular -Richard Blackwell launched his line in the late 1950s and even then his dress sold for between $800 and $1000 (or up to $10,000 in the modern terms). He dressed many of the stars of the day including Jane Russell, Dorothy Lamour and Jayne Mansfield. His 'custom' line was the pieces that were made to order, and were one of a kind and were fitted to a specific client in the demi couture tradition. This dress is from that part of his design label and is