Chic 1960s Norman Norell Deep Brown Skirt & Jacket Suit Set w Belt & Hand Written Tag designer-isabelle-allard The top of the bust

The top of the bust is rounded into a pretty sweetheart shape and the back is cut straight across

When presented there is was shown belted to give it shape and with gold cuffs layered over the sleeves

He was one of the preeminent black designers during this time period and pieces by him are very hard to find

It is made from a black silk crepe with those fantastic large white dots scattered over the surface

Chic 1960s Norman Norell Deep Brown Skirt & Jacket Suit Set w Belt & Hand Written Tag designer-isabelle-allard The top of the bustNorman Norell was one of the great American designers. His clothes were wildly expensive in their day and he was credited for the unique ability to translate Paris couture into American ready to wear. He started in the film industry and then was hired by Hattie Carnegie. In 1941 he left and and joined Anthony Traina where the Traina Norell label soon appeared. Upon Traina's retirement in 1960 he launched his own self named label. He won the very first