1950s Hardy Amies Orange Paisley Brocade Dress french_couture Both the jacket and the

Both the jacket and the skirt are in very good to excellent vintage condition

Cut from a soft silk crepe fabric

alternating buttons and poppers and finishing at around mid hip

High slits in the side seams add to the theatricality of this beautiful piece

This is an early surviving example of Christian Dior-New York Inc Day Wear

1950s Hardy Amies Orange Paisley Brocade Dress french_couture Both the jacket and theThis mid 1950s Hardy Amies demi couture occasion dress is made from a sumptuous material in a deep orange paisley brocade with pink and golds accents. It has a sweetheart neckline, pleated shoulders and fitted princess seams to really accentuate the waist. The flared skirt creating a full silhouette with additional side panels to give an almost pannier like effect. Some of the panelled sections of the skirt are lined in a quality black tulle lace to