1960s Beaded Silk Satin Curiel Gown 1920s and Antique The skirt is remarkably full

The skirt is remarkably full - there is miles of fabric in there

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

All the seams and fabric are bias cut

The skirt is pencil cut with a wide waistband and side slanted front pockets

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 remarkably fullGabriella 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