1960s Jean Patou Numbered Haute Couture Navy Backless Halter Dress designer-sybil-connolly To the entire surface are

To the entire surface are hand applied

Authentic gilt metal items retain original clip backs

The neck is high but the way that the buttons are set allow for a hint of skin to peek through

It is interesting to note that even the sleeves are lined in the same silk crepe that rest of the dress is - this is an extra step and most designers skip it to save fabric - it is really a sign of the care and thought out into the piece

A seriously sexy and very form fitting Dolce & Gabbana dress that is made of a bright

1960s Jean Patou Numbered Haute Couture Navy Backless Halter Dress designer-sybil-connolly To the entire surface areThis is a deceptively simple Jean Patou silk dress in a lovely navy silk. Jean Patou once said "Certain dressmakers desire to pass for an artist. I have one ambition: that is to have good taste." and this dress is the very epitome of that statement despite its sexy lines. The dress is numbered and is true haute couture piece that has been made entirely by hand and represents countless hours of dedicated hand work within the atelier. Patou was one of