1960s Blanes Cream Lace Mini Dress with Cross Over Bodice orange_duster Vibrant 1960s French couture turquoise

Vibrant 1960s French couture turquoise silk-satin evening dress

with a sensuous V-neckline and lightly fitted silhouette

This piece is a wonderful example of soutache work

Made in England

1960s Blanes Cream Lace Mini Dress with Cross Over Bodice orange_duster Vibrant 1960s French couture turquoiseBlanes was a well regarded London ready to wear house that was in operation from the 1940s to the late 1960s. The clothes were very well made and retailed in some of the top department stores of the day. Tailored from a faux cream shot silk, this dress is cut to a short, knee length style. The fabric is adorned with cream lace which is detailed with cappuccino brown embroidery that outlines a floral design. The dress has a cross over front with a V