1970s Turquoise & Metallic Ikat Brocade Mollie Parnis Dress designer-chanel I would out this dress

I would out this dress up against any "forties inspired" dress from any runway and it would win hands down

It is actually two pieces - an inner dress whose bottom portion has a sequin and lace and bead overlay and then the top that is also lace with sequin and bead work

very fine wool jersey that is amazingly soft

The mannequin wrist it is photoed on is life size to show how it sits on a real girl

Reference Photos: Ad in Vogue February 15

1970s Turquoise & Metallic Ikat Brocade Mollie Parnis Dress designer-chanel I would out this dressI have had a pant and jacket set from this same collection by Mollie Parnis in the past but I actually prefer the dress version better. It has more of an impact and I love the simplicity of the design that really allows for that stunning fabric to take center stage. An Ikat print is always on point and when you find one shot through with metallic thread it is even better. The first thing you need to know about this piece is that the true color did not