1960s Berkertex Emerald Green Dress with Soutache Work patchwork leather This incredible dress is a

This incredible dress is a rare example of Christian Lacroix’s early designs: exquisitely made

It is in excellent vintage condition with no faults of any note

This 1980s French demi couture column dress is composed of swathes of blue chiffon silk

which do not detract from the piece as a whole and can not be noticed when worn

It fastens with a hidden tonal central zip fastening at the reverse

1960s Berkertex Emerald Green Dress with Soutache Work patchwork leather This incredible dress is aThis 1960s original Berkertex dress is in a striking shade of emerald green and has an unusual decorative trompe l'il bodice that looks like a bolero jacket is being worn. This is in fact a patterned series of scrolling soutache work. The fabric is a quality manmade rayon, wool, silk blend with a slight sheen and it holds it shape well. It has short capelet sleeves and a flared knee length skirt fastening to the rear with the original zip. It is