Rare c1958-1960 Norman Norell Silk Taffeta "Bubble" Dress designer-teal-traina Closes with the zipper as

Closes with the zipper as shown and the bow snaps into place

Item# C358

It closes down the front with a tightly spaced row of round domed buttons

The sleeves have an almost Victorian feel to them with smocking at the elbow so they puff up above and below when worn

Bust-Hem: 26" flat across from side seam to side seam

Rare c1958-1960 Norman Norell Silk Taffeta "Bubble" Dress designer-teal-traina Closes with the zipper asNormal Norell begain his career working for Hattie Carnegie and then in 1941 partnered with Anthony Traina and his work from then until 1958 appears under the Traina Norell label. Between 1958 and up to 1960 items appeared under his name only and then in 1960 he officially launched his own label. This dress is an early example of his work from this time period. He was a master tailor and his earlier work explores shape and volume. In February 1958,