1960s Ceil Chapman Purple and Lilac Floral Silk Dress vintage-cocktail There is no stretch to

There is no stretch to the cotton fabric

It has six button fastenings at the front and is cut in a timeless A-line shape with 2 cutaway side pockets

and really epitomises the playful takes on colour which were so favoured by Versace during this period of his career

The mid calf length skirt is straight at the front

artistic take on marble that swirls orange

1960s Ceil Chapman Purple and Lilac Floral Silk Dress vintage-cocktail There is no stretch toCeil Chapman was a female American fashion designer working and designing in NYC from the 1940s to the 1960s. She was revered as a creator of super glamorous cocktail and party dresses and celebrity clients flocked to her for her gowns, including Marylin Monroe who declared Ceil Chapman her favourite designer. This vibrant late 1950s, early 1960s dress is crafted from purple and lilac silk, and embroidered all over with white florals detailed with