Spectacular Early 1960s Norman Norell Pink Gingham Silk Taffeta Dress w Bow & Pouf Sleeves designer-mollie-parnis These are set on a

These are set on a curving angle to follow the cut of the neckline as it works it way up towards the shoulder

this dress is made to act like a second fabulous

The entire front is finished with a heavy application of little round glossy black circle paillettes that give the dress a subtle bit of embellishments and glitz

The belt buttons into place

The top layer is a soft turquoise and the ones underneath are a pale ice blue

Spectacular Early 1960s Norman Norell Pink Gingham Silk Taffeta Dress w Bow & Pouf Sleeves designer-mollie-parnis These are set on aNorman Norell was one of the great American designers. His clothes were wildly expensive and he was credited for the unique ability to translate Paris couture into American ready to wear. He started in the film industry and then was hired by Hattie Carnegie. In 1941 he left and and joined Anthony Traina where the Traina Norell label soon appeared. Upon Traina's retirement in 1960 he launched his own self named label. He won the very first Coty