1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress occasionwear This dress has been exquisitely

This dress has been exquisitely designed to allow the wearer an incredibly

The crepe de chine underdress has very elaborate construction with a fully boned and padded bodice section

the satin sleeves have a tulle lace underlay with cuffed sleeves and popper fastenings

The artful internal panelling has a full corseted back fastening with hook and eyes to give this dress an incredible shape so that the top layer of chiffon floats over the body

Length - 38"

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress occasionwear This dress has been exquisitelyThis is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this dress which has the most unusual construction. The skirt's textured element from a distance looks like a floral design but its actually a large number of circular pleated stitched designs. The way the fabric is pulled and stitched creates an almost 3D effect. We have never