1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Silk Set designer-teal-traina Note that there are missing

Note that there are missing appliques and beads - mostly across the shoulders - you could steal from the body of the dress here and there and fill

There is no other fabric outside of his silk jerseys that capture the beauty and depth of his designs then the velvets

the rest of the dress is unlined

Waist: 21î flat across the inside from side seam to side seam

Each of this two piece set is completely covered in hand placed

1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Silk Set designer-teal-traina Note that there are missingI love the classic cut of this suit with it's box jacket and slim pencil skirted dress. And I could go on for days about the fabric! It is rich and luxe and amazing! Really one of the best example of silk and textiles of this period I have seen! The dress is a slim cut simple shift that is cut to skim over your curves. It is refined and graceful and the color is perfection. I love the coppery pink thread mixed with silvers that is woven into the soft