1950s Strapless Demi-Couture Paul Dauuay Fitted Dress designer-frank-usher 5" slightly inset

5" slightly inset

This dress feels completely fresh and modern now in light of what is happening on the cirrent runways

A very pretty floral print dress by Diane Freis made of a poly georgette

Hidden pockets make is practical and the little back belt on both pieces is a pretty design element

The skirt flows to the floor in a double layer of silk

1950s Strapless Demi-Couture Paul Dauuay Fitted Dress designer-frank-usher 5" slightly insetHere is another from my recent European acquisition and boy is it a beauty. This one appears to have been entirely made by hand to couture standards and does have a label. I believe it says Paul Dauuay and was made in Geneve. He was undoubtedly one of those small, local couturiers that though not a sanctioned Haute Couture member, was obviously making dresses to that standard. So this is to haute couture standards but considered demi couture since he