Rare c1958-1960 Norman Norell Silk Taffeta "Bubble" Dress designer-christian-dior The somewhat romantic innocence of

The somewhat romantic innocence of these two colors is contrasted sharply by the all out impact of that deep peek a boo bodice and corseted top

the collector of the little vintage black dress really cannot go long before a Norman Norell lands in her closet

Then when you move

This beautiful two piece set shows what a master Yves was with print

Vertical rows of sequins are hand sewn into place - they begin at the top as a glossy black

Rare c1958-1960 Norman Norell Silk Taffeta "Bubble" Dress designer-christian-dior The somewhat romantic innocence ofNormal Norell begain his career working for Hattie Carnegie and then in 1941 partnered with Anthony Traina and his work from then until 1958 appears under the Traina Norell label. Between 1958 and up to 1960 items appeared under his name only and then in 1960 he officially launched his own label. This dress is an early example of his work from this time period. He was a master tailor and his earlier work explores shape and volume. In February 1958,