1953 Traina-Norell Metallic Gold Thread Hand Embroidered Couture Dress promo Made by hand in England

Made by hand in England

Reference Photos: Etro S/S 2017

Signed 18K yellow gold item with coral & pave set diamond (

Item# DD1624

The body suit slips on with no closures and shows no sign of ever being worn

1953 Traina-Norell Metallic Gold Thread Hand Embroidered Couture Dress promo Made by hand in EnglandIn 1941 Normal Norell partnered with Anthony Traina and his work from then until 1958 appears under the Traina Norell label. That makes this dress a wonderful and early example of his work from this time period. He was a master tailor and he was known for his love of fabrics and in exploring shape and volume. In October of 1953, another version of a dress that uses a very similar fabric in its construction appeared in Harper's Bazaar on Evelyn Tripp.