1960s Teal Traina by Geoffrey Beene Lavender Olive & Turquoise Silk Banded Bodice Dress designer-bonnie-cashin In the film Lauren wears

In the film Lauren wears this suit all through the beginning of the film

The neckline brings the dress up and into a point and then wraps around the neck to leave the collarbones bare

Reference Photos: Dovima wearing a dress with cape by Norman Norell for Harper's Bazaar

Ava Gardner

It is cut generously through the body with a nod to the exaggerated proportions of the time

1960s Teal Traina by Geoffrey Beene Lavender Olive & Turquoise Silk Banded Bodice Dress designer-bonnie-cashin In the film Lauren wearsTeal Traina once pointed to the entrance of his Seventh Avenue showroom and said: It should say school over the door. That is because Teal, who inherited the label from his uncle Anthony Traina, hired many young designers who were just starting their careers. Geoffrey Beene, Dominic Rompallo, Chester Weinberg, Rodriguez and Kay Unger all worked for the label at some point. His uncle was also the financial backer for the Norman Norell label so you will