1960s Norman Norell from Martha Boutique Black Embellished Shift Dress Launer_tosca falls a typically ‘50s full-skirt

falls a typically ‘50s full-skirt down to the ankle

The dress fastens at the back with a concealed zip

It is composed of a silver-toned metal back

US 4-6 with a smaller waist

1960s Norman Norell from Martha Boutique Black Embellished Shift Dress Launer_tosca falls a typically ‘50s full-skirtNorman Norell was a celebrated mid century American fashion designer known amongst fashion crowds as the American Balenciaga. Of impeccable provenance, this dress retailed in the creme de la creme of fashion boutiques called Martha. The owner, Martha Phillips founded her high end Park Avenue boutique in the 1930s and sold the best fashions to the upper echelon of New York and Palm Beach society for decades. She and her daughter went on to open six