1960s Berkertex Emerald Green Dress with Soutache Work patchwork leather hem and cap sleeves

hem and cap sleeves

running in a linear fashion around the waistband and down the centre front of the bodice to enhance the bust

This incredible dress is a rare example of Christian Lacroix’s early designs: exquisitely made

LENGTH - 41" (104 cms)

1960s Berkertex Emerald Green Dress with Soutache Work patchwork leather hem and cap sleevesThis 1960s original Berkertex dress is in a striking shade of emerald green and has an unusual decorative trompe l'il bodice that looks like a bolero jacket is being worn. This is in fact a patterned series of scrolling soutache work. The fabric is a quality manmade rayon, wool, silk blend with a slight sheen and it holds it shape well. It has short capelet sleeves and a flared knee length skirt fastening to the rear with the original zip. It is