1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress moschino combining couture finishes and high

combining couture finishes and high machine finishes as well as exceptional quality crepe fabric in fuchsia and purple

Our model is a UK 6 US 0-2 and 5'11" and this coat had plenty of room on her

We particularly love the pintuck detail on the sleeves which have a slitted opening to allow for them to be folded back upon themselves

5 in (141 cm)

pencil style skirt and fastens with the original zip closure at the back

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress moschino combining couture finishes and highThis early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume