1950s Sequin Silk Chiffon Ceil Chapman designer-hermes There is a change in

There is a change in the direction of the velvet in the top of each shoulder but because of where it is its not noticeable when on

More brocade and braided ribbon is set near the hem

It is two separate pieces - the inner dress cannot be worn really with out the shell - the little silk top is more like lining than a true dress

I lowered my price quite a bit on this to accomodate for these small flaws and none of the breaks are so large as to detract or take away from this extraordinary textile and in my opinion the old and tiny repair where there has been color change adds to the immense beauty of this shawl

1950s Sequin Silk Chiffon Ceil Chapman designer-hermes There is a change inThis is an extraordinary and early black label Ceil Chapman and is really an exceptional example of his earlier pieces. You mostly see the later fitted versions made infamous by Marilyn Monroe, but this is a true 1950s beauty and is just wonderful. The skirt is very full and made of a good weight underskirt with a very fine, tightly woven netted top skirt that floats over the inner skirt. This top skirt is incredibly full and is gathered at the bottom