1960s Carven Haute Couture Navy Velvet Soutache Dress Suit Archival_vintage Gathered stitching at the shoulders

Gathered stitching at the shoulders and sleeves create a feminine balloon sleeve

coming to a neat point in a typical Westwood shape inspired by pirates and Victorian tailoring

and was subsequently appointed Royal Dressmaker in 1955

This vintage ruffle collar red silk blouse is from revered French designer Ted Lapidus

It has a high neck collar and a ruffle trimmed yoke

1960s Carven Haute Couture Navy Velvet Soutache Dress Suit Archival_vintage Gathered stitching at the shouldersThis Carven haute couture 1960s midnight blue dress suit is beautifully crafted from a luxuriously soft velvet. The dress has a simple scoop neckline with a cut out front, with almost spoke like rope detail. It is cut in a very classic 60s mini shape and finishes at around knee length. The middle section features a thick velvet waistband and the dress fastens up the back with the original zipper and hook and eye closure. The inside is lined in a