1950s Philip Hulitar Couture Floral Printed Silk Knife Pleated Dress Sold I love how all the

I love how all the edges are finished with a ruffle

The bodice's design swoops up in lovely curves and the bead work is remarkable - all silver lined tube glass beads used to really emphasize the cut of the dress

The actual skirt of the dress is very fitted and the fabric over it is draped in soft curved - a lovely contrast the fuller half skirt that surrounds it

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Fused into the lace is a soft silk mohair yarn that seems to extend and create the hem of the to and skirt like magic

1950s Philip Hulitar Couture Floral Printed Silk Knife Pleated Dress Sold I love how all theThis dress is absolutely incredible and the workmanship that has been put into making it is just extraordinary. It really is one of the most phenomenal dresses I have ever had in the shop. Philip Hulitar designed under his own namesake label from 1949 to his retirement in 1964. He was known for his sophisticated cocktail dresses and evening gowns. Shortly after the launch of his label, a journalist wrote; 'The star of a gifted designer has risen