1960s Jean Patou Numbered Haute Couture Navy Backless Halter Dress designer-sybil-connolly Traina himself was the nephew

Traina himself was the nephew of Normal Norell and you can see that influence in this cape as well

The shoulders are slightly capped with just a hint of a peak at their tops

The House of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy

Hand stitching finishes

Authentic gilt metal items retain original clip backs

1960s Jean Patou Numbered Haute Couture Navy Backless Halter Dress designer-sybil-connolly Traina himself was the nephewThis is a deceptively simple Jean Patou silk dress in a lovely navy silk. Jean Patou once said "Certain dressmakers desire to pass for an artist. I have one ambition: that is to have good taste." and this dress is the very epitome of that statement despite its sexy lines. The dress is numbered and is true haute couture piece that has been made entirely by hand and represents countless hours of dedicated hand work within the atelier. Patou was one of