1960s Patrick De Barentzen Couture Dress designer-bill-blass It is after all almost

It is after all almost 100 years old

Unlined and closes with a hand set back painted zipper

I love the halter tie neckline that leaves the upper back bare

Bodice: 11" from shoulder to empire waist

Fully lined a bright orange crepe and closes with a back painted zipper

1960s Patrick De Barentzen Couture Dress designer-bill-blass It is after all almostA Rare late 1950s, early 1960s, Patrick de Barentzen dress this is an absolute stunner! De Barentzen was an Italian couturier who, in the 50s was an equal to Valentino and Irene Galtzine. Houses like these ruled the Italian couture and demi couture scene and catered to nobles and the rich. This is an exquisite example of his work and is constructed to couture standards with hand finishes and couture detailing. The exterior is a loose weave chenille