1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Purple Velvet Evening Dress color_red including burnt umber

including burnt umber

Evelyn Laye

encased in a gold metal

The dress has a zipper center back

This is a favorite at MRS Couture

1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Purple Velvet Evening Dress color_red including burnt umberUnderstated custom Mr. Blackwell. Okay, perhaps it is impossible as the color and "bling" belies our assertion. However, in the 1950's and 1960'S Mr. Blackwell was at times understated and even modest. This gorgeous gown sits design on the cusp immediately preceding the transformation to the designer whose pieces make a statement. Yet, here both the standard material, the fit, and the cut (including the full length sleeves) pays homage to his once