Unicorn 1961 Norman Norell Couture Rare Runway Documented Black Sequin Dress w Open Back Demi-Couture She was known for her

She was known for her tailoring and French styling that quickly attracted major buyers across the country

It has just one central seam that runs down the back and that is it

The dress hugs your curves from the bust to just above the hip and then the silk skirt flows to the floor in a soft draping column

It is made of a stretch lurex knit upon which hundreds of glossy black sequins are fixed

Unicorn 1961 Norman Norell Couture Rare Runway Documented Black Sequin Dress w Open Back Demi-Couture She was known for herThe Shrimpton Couture Archives The twin of this dress is well documented to the 1961 Norell runway. It was made under the creative direction of Norman Norell Norman Norell was one of the great American designers. His clothes were wildly expensive in their day with dresses costing $3 4000 (just under $45,000 in modern dollars) which made then some of the most expensive dresses sold in the US during this time period. He started in the film industry and