1950s Carolyn Schnurer Knife Pleated Cotton Print Dress designer-maurice The sweater slips on to

The sweater slips on to wear with no closures

The button front allows you to do it right up to the neck or leave it open to create a plunge at the front

I love the little keyhole created at the back between the neck and the top of the feather border

In the Phaidon Halston book there is a quote by Bob Colacello that states "His colors were so American

earliest Janice Wainwright at Forty Seven Poland Street label

1950s Carolyn Schnurer Knife Pleated Cotton Print Dress designer-maurice The sweater slips on toCarolyn Schnurer traveled the world no small feat back in the 40s and 50s when she was designing, and her clothing always has that mix of the exotic often through the prints and fabrics and a certain sense of ease that one would need if traveling and seeing the world. She was one of the early sportswear focused designers and is known in particular for her gorgeous little swimsuit and day wear. I don't find her pieces often which is a shame because