Early 1960s Harvey Berin Black Velvet & Ivory Silk Skirted Dress w Sparkling Beaded Detailing designer-christian-lacroix Tagged a vintage Valentino 6

Tagged a vintage Valentino 6

Sexy silk chiffon

A flap pocket sits on each hip and I love how these are dropped and add to the slouchy

The waist is seamed so that is is very flattering without being overtly fitted - if you want to add more definition you can cinch on the sash around your waist

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam inside lining

Early 1960s Harvey Berin Black Velvet & Ivory Silk Skirted Dress w Sparkling Beaded Detailing designer-christian-lacroix Tagged a vintage Valentino 6Harvey Berin opened his self named label in 1921 and by the 1940s his label was considered to be a leader in American fashion. The collections were designed by Karen Stark, his wife's sister, and it is said that all designs had to meet with Berin's approval before going into production. The dresses were made with high end finishes and were often based on the Parisian couture designs of the season. By 1952 Stark had won a Coty award for her work at the