1950s Philip Hulitar Couture Strapless Gathered Front Champagne Ivory Silk Dress w Bow z-archive-alexandermcqueen The top slips on with

The top slips on with a button at the neck

Each applique is hand applied and the original belt with floral applique accent is present

It is the fringe that takes this dress from a little black dress to a wow

Unlined and the silk parts are semi-transparent

1950s Philip Hulitar Couture Strapless Gathered Front Champagne Ivory Silk Dress w Bow z-archive-alexandermcqueen The top slips on withPhilip Hulitar designed from 1949 to his retirement in 1964 so his pieces fall in a very defined period of time. He was known for his sophisticated dresses and evening gowns. Shortly after the launch of his label a journalist gushed that; 'The star of a gifted designer has risen recently on the fashion horizon'. Prior to the launch of his label he was the in house designer and head of the women's dress division for Bergdorf Goodmans for 18 years. I