1970s Mollie Parnis Huge Floral Print Silk Organza Dress Message from the famous Russian Collection A truly rare and fabulous

A truly rare and fabulous piece this is a very early Bonnie Cashin for Sills designed cape

Pockets sit on each side of the bust for detailing

Beautiful Chanel 07A collection necklace

Unlined through the bodice and sleeves but with well finished internal seams

1970s Mollie Parnis Huge Floral Print Silk Organza Dress Message from the famous Russian Collection A truly rare and fabulousMollie Parnis is one of my favorite American designers who dressed numerous first ladies and was very well known for her structured designs. She started a label with her husband in 1933 and by the 1940s was designing solely under her own label. The boutique label launched in 1970 and the fabrics used for this label were targeted to a younger audience and the fabric tend to be brighter and bolder like in this dress. The dress is as bright and pretty as