1950s Cornelia Couturier Silk Cape & Dress designer-biba All the edges are hand

All the edges are hand rolled and hand finished - even the edges of the interior salvage is hand finished

Absolutely gorgeous 1950s dress with superb detailing

A black base has a ribbon like effect worked into the fabric with vivid stripes in purple

This one has a fab pop art print that you cannot help but smile to see

1950s Cornelia Couturier Silk Cape & Dress designer-biba All the edges are handIn the 1950s The society matrons of Toronto bought their couture directly from the houses in Europe, through the Simpsons and Eatons Couture salons or had them custom made by Cornelia Couturier who had an atelier in Toronto. Though not a member of the chambre syndicale de la haute couture, her clothing was made to the same exacting standards and the designs and workmanship rival anything being produces anywhere in the world at the time. This is an