1970s Mollie Parnis for Elizabeth Arden Wool Maxi Dress and Cardigan Chloe_leather The fabric is also interwoven

The fabric is also interwoven with very fine black beading

The stand out detailing on this piece is the beautiful braid along the collar and the double flaps of the pockets

with no faults or stains to note and looks barely worn

The dress was most likely handmade by a competent seamstress and is in excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note

Shoulders - 19 in

1970s Mollie Parnis for Elizabeth Arden Wool Maxi Dress and Cardigan Chloe_leather The fabric is also interwovenFamous today for her cosmetics empire, Elizabeth Arden introduced couture and ready to wear clothing lines alongside her cosmetics salon in 1945. She brought in many young designers to create the collection, amongst them Oscar de la Renta. The clothing boutique closed in the early 1980s. This 1970s two piece ensemble was created for Elizabeth Arden by the famous occasion wear designer Mollie Parnis under her boutique label, a ready to wear line