1950s Strapless Floral Silk Chiffon Helen Barbieri Dress designer-adele-simpson The texture of the knit

The texture of the knit gives it lots of interest

Length: 31" from neck to back hem

Its encrusted with big jet black faceted beads

The sleeves are wide and very full and the body of the caftan is cut loose and easy

It really illustrates his genius in working with fine silks

1950s Strapless Floral Silk Chiffon Helen Barbieri Dress designer-adele-simpson The texture of the knitHelena Barbieri pieces are magic. She designed evening and formal wear through the 1940s and into the late 1950s. Her work was always very feminine, with simple lines and using only the best fabrics. She then often added elaborate embellishments and detailings that took her dresses to a higher level and really gave them a touch of a Hollywood feel. I love finding her dresses because they feel rather timeless and stand up well to modern pieces even