1960s Mollie Parnis Yellow & Black Halterneck Ruffle Dress Saint_Laurent This lovely 1950s white cotton

This lovely 1950s white cotton rose print dress is skilfully made and in pristine vintage condition

It is rare to find a piece of nearly a century of age in such great condition and with such a wearable silhouette

silver and azure on a marine blue chiffon overlay

eventually softening into the line of the skirt

Horrockses was a premier 1950s British fashion brand and worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II

1960s Mollie Parnis Yellow & Black Halterneck Ruffle Dress Saint_Laurent This lovely 1950s white cottonThis striking 1960s linen blend halter neck dress in yellow is by celebrated US designer Mollie Parnis, who's designs were popularised by no less than 5 of Americas first ladies Mamie Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter. The dress has a wrap over bodice and a deep ruffle collar which flows around to the back with black trimming creating a dramatic contrast against the vibrant yellow. There is a central zip