1950s Mr. Blackwell Demi-Couture Densely Covered Pink Sequin Dress designer-paco-rabanne the stark striped contrast and

the stark striped contrast and the flowing & romantic cut - it is all just perfection

The wide straight cut is carried through the body of the coat and I love the double row of large buttons that run down the front and give it a touch a military feel

Each cuff snaps to close with a fabric covered hidden snap

The dress is fully lined in off white silk with a built in extra lining with light boning through the bodice

The cut is spectacular - the fabric means it forms to the body but then the sleeves and pant legs are flared out and wide

1950s Mr. Blackwell Demi-Couture Densely Covered Pink Sequin Dress designer-paco-rabanne the stark striped contrast andRichard Blackwell launched his line in the late 1950s and even then his dress sold for between $800 and $1000 (or up to $10,000 in the modern terms). He dressed many of the stars of the day including Jane Russell, Dorothy Lamour and Jayne Mansfield. His 'custom' line was the pieces that were made to order, and were one of a kind and were fitted to a specific client in the demi couture tradition. This dress is from that part of his design label and is