1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Black Cocktail Dress with Trim
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1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Black Cocktail Dress with Trim

Name: 1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Black Cocktail Dress with Trim
Brand: Mr. Blackwell
Price: 510 USD

$510Asking Price

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1960's Mr. Blackwell Custom black cocktail dress with spaghetti straps and circle skirt. The dress is an absolute 60's dream with it's ruffle trim at the bust, along the straps and forms a decorative pattern on the top layer of the skirt. The dress fastens by a zippered back closure. The ruffle trim along the straps really gives the element of femininity and perfection. Empire Waist: 28.5 *All MRS. Couture garments have been professionally cleaned and thoroughly checked before shipping, so that they are ready to wear upon arrival. Born Richard Sylvan Selzer to a poor second generation Jewish Russian Family in Brooklyn, Richard Blackwell had a very difficult childhood. He saw a way out of poverty and abuse in 1936, after he was cast as Tommy, in the 1936 production of Sidney Kingsley’s “Dead End.” Blackwell moved to the West Coast and studied acting alongside Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, and began working as a messenger at Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, California. Blackwell was signed to RKO Pictures by Howard Hughes, changing his name from “Richard Selzer” to the more widely marketable “Richard Blackwell”. In 1958, after discovering his talent for design while making commissioned costumes for the stage, Blackwell turned to fashion. Upon the launch of his clothing line, Richard Blackwell adopted the Mr. Blackwell name, which corresponded to the luxurious tone set by his “House of Blackwell” label. Blackwell specialized in elegant, formfitting dresses in stylish prints and luxurious fabrics, which often sold for between $800 and $1,000. Blackwell was the first designer to offer a line available to plus-sized women, and was also the first designer to present his work on a television broadcast. Blackwell also claimed he was the first designer to offer designer jeans for women. Shortly after producing his label, Blackwell’s success skyrocketed, and he quickly became known for his beautiful designs and discerning eye. Blackwell had become an authority on taste, and in 1960 was asked to write an article for the American Weekly Magazine detailing the "10 Best and Worst Dressed" people. Blackwell’s quick wit, sharp tongue, and acerbic comments, found a permanent, loving home in fashion journalism, and Blackwell established himself as America’s number 1, and most beloved fashion critic, establishing the first ever annual “Worst-Dressed List.” The list ran from 1960s up until Blackwell’s death in 2008.

Details

Designer
Mr. Blackwell
Brand
Mr. Blackwell
Dimensions
Bust: 34 in. (86.36 cm)Hip: 37 in. (93.98 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 52.5 in. (133.35 cm)
Place of Origin
United States
Period
1960-1969
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use. Very small tear in lace. Wear along the underarm area.
Seller Location
Houston, TX
Reference Number
1stDibs: LU10321063122