Unicorn 1961 Norman Norell Couture Rare Runway Documented Black Sequin Dress w Open Back Demi-Couture It is a great little

It is a great little dress that is easy to wear and has lots of impact

It is made of a stretch lurex knit upon which hundreds of glossy black sequins are fixed

Each sleeves widens out to a flare finish at the cuff and I love how the pattern is taken down right to the ends of each sleeve

She was known for her tailoring and French styling that quickly attracted major buyers across the country

I see a tiny bit of wear to the pony skin on the sleeves but this just adds to the vintage patina and presents no issues with the stability of the fur

Unicorn 1961 Norman Norell Couture Rare Runway Documented Black Sequin Dress w Open Back Demi-Couture It is a great littleThe Shrimpton Couture Archives The twin of this dress is well documented to the 1961 Norell runway. It was made under the creative direction of Norman Norell Norman Norell was one of the great American designers. His clothes were wildly expensive in their day with dresses costing $3 4000 (just under $45,000 in modern dollars) which made then some of the most expensive dresses sold in the US during this time period. He started in the film industry and