1950s Black Silk Taffeta & Velvet "Coffin Drape" Dress designer-emma-domb The pockets on the jacket

The pockets on the jacket and the skirt are functional and lined in silk

There is a lot of fabric through the skirt and it is cut on the bias so really moves wonderfully

The interior layer is bias cut cream silk crepe - a good weighted silk and so luxurious feeling against your skin

The fabric also holds color extremely well making it the matter of fact choice for a house like Missoni whose very reputations are based on color and print

Alas it only has its Holt Renfrew tag that dates it to the early 60s

1950s Black Silk Taffeta & Velvet "Coffin Drape" Dress designer-emma-domb The pockets on the jacketI have seen this dress attributed to Suzy Perette but also have seen it attributed to more minor designers and since this one has no tag I cannot say for sure who the original designer was. It is certainly well made enough to be a Perette and is a lovely little dress regardless. Made of a beautiful grade, black silk taffeta for the skirt and a velvet at the top. The front is cut simply so the bodice is nicely fitted to the body. The waist nips in over