1960s Jean Louis Demi-Couture Silk Chiffon & Velvet Dress Sold The remainder of the pant

The remainder of the pant leg flares out below this and above you get a puffed effect

with a third layer of a heavy silk for the interior lining in a soft taupe grey

Huge open cut work panels of edged linen work their way through the design

The neck is simple and high and the skirt is full but not overly and flares out as it falls to the floor

Cosmocorps collection

1960s Jean Louis Demi-Couture Silk Chiffon & Velvet Dress Sold The remainder of the pantJean Louis is the designer who famously designed the dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 for JFK's Birthday party when she sang Happy Birthday to President Kennedy. Louis's attention to detail and the exquisite craftsmanship and couture level techniques are clearly apparent in this stunning dress. Vertical stripes of velvet are applied to a weightless silk chiffon backing. The photos cannot begin to convey the fluidity or richness of how this fabric