1940s Silk Ben Reig Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent There is perhaps a slightest

There is perhaps a slightest darkening here and there to the lame - there is a small portion of the skirt that feels a little darker when looked at flat but when it presents as exceptional

I literally did the happy squeal when I received this one

Waist: approx 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

A truly rare

Made of a metallic blue light weight knit this dress is made to act like a second fabulous

1940s Silk Ben Reig Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent There is perhaps a slightestFor some reason every time I look at this dress I think of early Chanel. I think it is the pleating and panelling technique used on the skirt. The Reig house certainly would have been designing at the same time and it definitely had the same high level of detail put into their pieces. This is the earliest label and quite collectible. Made from a heavy black silk that drapes beautifully it is cut and seamed to perfection. As was the fashion it is not