1960s Beaded Silk Satin Curiel Gown 1920s and Antique The skirt is amazing -

The skirt is amazing - it is tightly knife pleated for about 4 inches starting just about the hip and then these softly expand and the skirt cascades to the ground in a full sweep

Another sits under the buttons - but when worn these all look like smooth panels

Made of a pinstriped grey fabric with a built in corset this shape and cut is classic Westwood

An amazing slightly textured silk crepe striped top from Ungaro

1960s Beaded Silk Satin Curiel Gown 1920s and Antique The skirt is amazing -Gabriella Curiel was an Italian designer whose line was picked up in the 1960s by Bergdorf Goodman's. Her daughter continues a demi couture and haute couture business and modern day pieces are priced in the 4 6 figures! This is a rare, original piece from the 1960s and was a special order. My client had this piece made for her and wore it to several NYC events in the sixties! The gown is extraordinary. A heavy raw silk in a feminine pink, has been