1960s Mollie Parnis Red & Black Floral Print Silk w Gold Metallic Dress designer-louis-vuitton The collar of the jacket

The collar of the jacket and hem of the dress are ringed in dark mink - adding the perfect lush and decadent touch

The top is a poncho like

Fully lined in an off-white ribbed silky rayon and closes with the buttons as see

Skirt: 44" from empire waist to hem

A really special piece that is shockingly wearable despite the fact that it is well over 100 years old

1960s Mollie Parnis Red & Black Floral Print Silk w Gold Metallic Dress designer-louis-vuitton The collar of the jacketI absolutely love the dramatic mix of color with the metallic thread. The combination of that bold red mixed with the floral pattern that covers and the shots of gold thread make it quite a stunning piece. It is constructed from a beautiful crepe silk chiffon that gives it a very light feel once on the body. The red silk bodice skims the torso with a high neckline. The sleeves are left unlined with a red silk at the top and then a billowing pouf of