1960s Beaded Silk Satin Curiel Gown 1920s and Antique The skirt is amazing -

The skirt is amazing - it is tightly knife pleated for about 4 inches starting just about the hip and then these softly expand and the skirt cascades to the ground in a full sweep

circa 1907-1920

Onto this are rows of little yellow ducks done is folk art fashion and in rows from tops to bottom

It has a square neckline with a ties set at each side† The top skims over the bust and nips in at the waist

The collar is also extraordinary - it is set almost off shoulder and crosses over itself

1960s Beaded Silk Satin Curiel Gown 1920s and Antique The skirt is amazing -Gabriella Curiel was an Italian designer whose line was picked up in the 1960s by Bergdorf Goodman's. Her daughter continues a demi couture and haute couture business and modern day pieces are priced in the 4 6 figures! This is a rare, original piece from the 1960s and was a special order. My client had this piece made for her and wore it to several NYC events in the sixties! The gown is extraordinary. A heavy raw silk in a feminine pink, has been