1960s Adele Simpson Metallic Floral Dress designer-chanel This is a truly spectacular

This is a truly spectacular Edwardian linen walking suit that is probably the best example of one that I have ever seen

The bodice is so pretty with big fabric covered buttons and pretty button details on each cap sleeve

Color blacking is all the rage and this dress follows the idealism behind the infamous YSL Mondrian dress and was most likely made within a few years of that time period

These almost border on being wearable art and would have been entirely hand made and the leathers hand dyed

It is a Catalina suit and I think my favorite thing about it is it boy cut sleek bottom

1960s Adele Simpson Metallic Floral Dress designer-chanel This is a truly spectacularWhat a beauty! This lovely metallic brocade is just wonderful! There is a depth and richness to the silk that you just don't get the full impact of till you see it in person even the backdrop of black has a hint of the gold thread running through it giving it another dimension and subtle glint. The flower design looks 3D in person and there is a slight raise to some of the design but it is more caused by a clever sense of tone and texture used int he