Classic 1970s Michael Novarese Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Pleating Details designer-hanae-mori 25" around the upper arm

25" around the upper arm

Bust: to 21" flat across the back from seam to seam

Philip Treacy was discovered by Isabella Blow in 1989

Unlined and slips on to wear with three silk covered buttons above a keyhole at the back of the neck

This fabulous little cover up instantly makes you think of far off tropical luxury

Classic 1970s Michael Novarese Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Pleating Details designer-hanae-mori 25" around the upper armMichael Novarese was an American designer based out of California who designed dresses for many of the Hollywood stars during the sixties and seventies including Jane Russell, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Dinah Shore and Elizabeth Taylor to name just a few. He launched his label in 1957 with just 8 dresses and landed a deal with Saks. He focused on creating high end pieces that always started from the fabric. He was a master at picking beautiful