1950s Mr. Blackwell Demi-Couture Densely Covered Pink Sequin Dress designer-jean-paul-gaultier 5" flat across form seam

5" flat across form seam to seam

It is extraordinarily well made and has a very fashion forward feel to it

It is boned through the bodice and has hand finished cups set inside of the bust

The bodice is scooped and has a pretty feminine ruffle all around

The front has a V plunge

1950s Mr. Blackwell Demi-Couture Densely Covered Pink Sequin Dress designer-jean-paul-gaultier 5" flat across form seamRichard Blackwell launched his line in the late 1950s and even then his dress sold for between $800 and $1000 (or up to $10,000 in the modern terms). He dressed many of the stars of the day including Jane Russell, Dorothy Lamour and Jayne Mansfield. His 'custom' line was the pieces that were made to order, and were one of a kind and were fitted to a specific client in the demi couture tradition. This dress is from that part of his design label and is