1950s Gorgeous Strapless Checked Full Skirt Dress designer-roberto-cavalli Total length: 40

Total length: 40

Yves designed these "poetic taffeta gowns in what might be termed a Proustian vein" is what the book states

This is literally a once in a life time opportunity to own one of these very rare pieces and would be the pinnacle of any Pucci collection

At the back you can see the hand stitching of the zipper placement and this becomes a detail to the design in itself

exceedingly rare and very special - it is remarkably close to the Field of Lilies piece pictured in Life Magazine shown being fitted by Zandra herself

1950s Gorgeous Strapless Checked Full Skirt Dress designer-roberto-cavalli Total length: 40What a fantastic fifties day dress! These are getting harder and harder to find and this one is a beauty! It is as feminine and romantic as you could wish for. Done in a soft but crisp polished cotton that is completely covered with a wonderful check pattern that is a mix of a soft pastel turquoise and light chocolate. The skirt is wonderfully full it was not shot with a full crinoline underneath to give you an idea of just how full it is. It moves