Spectacular Early 1960s Norman Norell Pink Gingham Silk Taffeta Dress w Bow & Pouf Sleeves designer-harvey-berin bringing a strong Japanese feel

bringing a strong Japanese feel to their narrow hues

Onto this is a 'ribbon' design in tone of blue that covers the straps and circle the dress at the neck

For its age I still rate this as excellent

This allows the line of the back of the dress to be unbroken by a zipper and again gives the illusion of length and lets the seaming shine

The front and back plunge deeply to offset that volume and keep the fabric from becoming excessive

Spectacular Early 1960s Norman Norell Pink Gingham Silk Taffeta Dress w Bow & Pouf Sleeves designer-harvey-berin bringing a strong Japanese feelNorman 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