Outstanding 1960s Norman Norell Black Wool Crepe Dress w Full Tiered Skirting designer-rosie-assoulin A spectacular metallic threaded gown

A spectacular metallic threaded gown by the great American designer Pauline Trigere

A pretty polished silk has been printed with beautiful greens mixed with blues and muted pops of yellow

This silvered lavender brocade party dress from Suzy Perette is sublime

It's killer and could be worn as a super uber mini by a girl with great legs today

This fabulous 1972 ultrasuede shirt dress is done in a brilliant

Outstanding 1960s Norman Norell Black Wool Crepe Dress w Full Tiered Skirting designer-rosie-assoulin A spectacular metallic threaded gownNorman Norell was one of the great American designers. His clothes were wildly expensive in their day and he was credited for the unique ability to translate Paris couture into American ready to wear. He started in the film industry and then was hired by Hattie Carnegie. In 1941 he left and and joined Anthony Traina where the Traina Norell label soon appeared. Upon Traina's retirement in 1960 he launched his own self named label. He won the very first