1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Label Crystal, Bead and Pearl Illusion Dress designer-valentino "Aptly named for its sophisticated

"Aptly named for its sophisticated sci-fi feel

I am dating this to the 1969-1970 collection based on the example held in The Metropolitan Museum's permanent archives

It is remarkably warm - in the video below Norma explains just why that is

or it can be folded slightly to show off the pert little points

Length: approx 58" from neck to hem

1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Label Crystal, Bead and Pearl Illusion Dress designer-valentino "Aptly named for its sophisticatedRichard Blackwell launched his label in the late 1950s and even at that time his dresses sold for between $800 and $1000 (or up to $10,000 in the modern terms). He dressed many of the big stars of the day including Jane Russell, Dorothy Lamour and Jayne Mansfield. His 'custom' line was the pieces that were made to order, and were one of a kind pieces that were fitted to a specific client in the couture tradition. This dress is from the custom part of