1960s Patrick De Barentzen Couture Dress designer-bill-blass I love the halter tie

I love the halter tie neckline that leaves the upper back bare

The jacket buttons to close and the dress closes with a back painted metal zipper

Unlined and closes with a hand set back painted zipper

Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam but can adjust down a lot when wrapped

Fully lined a bright orange crepe and closes with a back painted zipper

1960s Patrick De Barentzen Couture Dress designer-bill-blass I love the halter tieA Rare late 1950s, early 1960s, Patrick de Barentzen dress this is an absolute stunner! De Barentzen was an Italian couturier who, in the 50s was an equal to Valentino and Irene Galtzine. Houses like these ruled the Italian couture and demi couture scene and catered to nobles and the rich. This is an exquisite example of his work and is constructed to couture standards with hand finishes and couture detailing. The exterior is a loose weave chenille