1960s Beni Salvadori Jewelled Couture Tunic or Mini Dress designer-marni The volume is perfectly balanced

The volume is perfectly balanced by the bareness of the shoulders and despite its over the top feel it somehow manages to stay to right side of the line for chic

It is cut fairly straight though the hips and has a slit up one side to show a flash of leg

Skirt: 32" from top of waist to hem

sequin and beaded shell top that is one of the most intricate and beautiful version of these that I have come across

I love the ribbing that is set at the neck and also on the sleeves and waist of the jacket

1960s Beni Salvadori Jewelled Couture Tunic or Mini Dress designer-marni The volume is perfectly balancedThe Salvadori label is not a common one and little is known about his work overall. He was one of those amazing small couture houses based out of Paris that was doing amazing work but seems to have only lasted for a short time before disappearing into the annals of fashion history. This little found treasure from that label is just wonderful and if this is what his work looked like I wish I could find a roomful of it. This little sleeveless tunic is