Spectacular Early 1960s Norman Norell Pink Gingham Silk Taffeta Dress w Bow & Pouf Sleeves designer-louis-feraud De la Renta’s evening looks

De la Renta’s evening looks

The side panel of fabric wraps and hooks into place

There is a slight mark on one tie

You can really see Scherrer's beautifully tailoring skills in this dress

A neat collar sits at the neck and the pockets are hidden along the seam at the front so the line is kept simple and the fabric given center stage

Spectacular Early 1960s Norman Norell Pink Gingham Silk Taffeta Dress w Bow & Pouf Sleeves designer-louis-feraud De la Renta’s evening looksNorman Norell was one of the great American designers. His clothes were wildly expensive and he was credited for the unique ability to translate Paris couture into American ready to wear. He started in the film industry and then was hired by Hattie Carnegie. In 1941 he left and and joined Anthony Traina where the Traina Norell label soon appeared. Upon Traina's retirement in 1960 he launched his own self named label. He won the very first Coty