1960s/70s Kelita New York Knit Dress bag Founded in the mid-20th century

Founded in the mid-20th century

painterly florals—and finished with sequins

Walborg bags became staples of postwar cocktail dressing

he became one of the great society designers of the late 20th century

Launched in 2003

1960s/70s Kelita New York Knit Dress bag Founded in the mid-20th centuryFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks Label: Kelita New York Era: 1960s 70s Size: Extra Small Small About the Item: A study in 1970s color and clever construction, this Kelita New York dress pairs a body skimming silhouette with contrasting geometric prints, a corset like center panel, and a dramatic ruffled hem. Roya wore it frequently to work at The Odeon, often layered beneath a Mansfield jacket she discovered separately at the legendary St. Barnabas