1960s Julian Rose Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress

This lovely dress by the great Julian Rose of London dates to the late 1950s or early 1960s. The fabric is a rich, lustrous silk brocade in shades of pale blue and highlights of metallic gold. The cut of the dress is dramatic, with a slim, fitted skirt, a gorgeous ruched bodice adorned with a row of little bows down the center and a two part bodice. The inner bodice is a cut to the body tank with spaghetti straps, the outer bodice is made of two sashes of fabric that are attached just at the waist in the front and the back so they can be arranged as desired. The dress is fully lined in pale blue silk taffeta, with six stays (boning) around the bodice. The back closes with a fine metal zipper. This was a beautifully made dress with couture finishes and lots of hand work.

condition - excellent

no size, fits a 6-8
bust 38"
waist 28"
hips 38"
length 38"