1950s Silk Brocade Helena Barbieri Set designer-paco-rabanne Waist: to 17-18" flat across

Waist: to 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam

statement piece in mint condition

No additional crinolines where used in the photos

subtitled "Everything but the Kitchen Sink"

The bodice is scooped and has a pretty feminine ruffle all around

1950s Silk Brocade Helena Barbieri Set designer-paco-rabanne Waist: to 17-18" flat acrossHelena Barbieri pieces are as rare as rare can be and I am blessed to have had some wonderful examples on the site and now this stunning dress & jacket set! This piece is a cocktail length version and is constructed from a rich, luxurious, green tinged gold silk brocade that is shot through with a wonderful gold thread design. The cut is very simple, the skirt is a long and lean pencil silhouette with the most subtle of pleats set in at the sides of