Incredible 1963 Norman Norell Black Crepe Button Dress Twin Worn by Judy Garland designer-gina-frattini From the Pret-A-Porter line this

From the Pret-A-Porter line this early 1960s dress is a chic sheath of black velvet with a surprising lace detailing

The final perfect touch are the little satin covered buttons that run all the way down the back and the final flat little flat blow at the base of the ribbon detailing

I am obsessed with his work and this one is so well known and documented

The neck is high but the way that the buttons are set allow for a hint of skin to peek through

Length: 46" from top of shoulder hem

Incredible 1963 Norman Norell Black Crepe Button Dress Twin Worn by Judy Garland designer-gina-frattini From the Pret-A-Porter line thisNorman Norell was one of the great American designers. His clothes were wildly expensive in their day 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