1960s Micheal Novarese Sequin Dragonfly & Flowers Silk Pant Suit

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1960s Micheal Novarese Sequin Dragonfly & Flowers Silk Pant Suit

About the Item

I also have listed a second, similar pant suit set that has a Micheal Novarese label and I was told by my client that that this one was also by him although it no longer has a label. The fabric is signed on the inner hem salvage "Summer Day" by Boll Poole for Onondaga Silk - who were a US based silk mill that provided custom fabric for couture and high end design houses as far back as 1933. This particular set is wonderful. The cut of both pieces is based entirely on the design that covers the fabric. The fabric itself is amazing. It is a rich, heavy silk with green base. Onto this is screened an intricate and detailed print that depicts a full meadow scene. Dragonflies and flowers adorn the surface of the silk. Both the dragonflies and flowers are completely made of sequins. The cuffs, hems and bottom of the pants are circled in green sequins that make the grass over which they fly. It is magical. The pants are flat fronted and have a slightly flared leg. The tunic sits over the pants, skimming the torso and flaring out at the hip. It has a high neck and long sleeves and how they pick up that same sequin pattern as the pants. I love that it is two pieces that you can break up and wear them separateif you want. Michael Novarese designed gowns for many of the stars during the 1960s through to the 1980s including Jane Russell, Liza Minelli, Judy Garland, Dinah Shore and Elizabeth Taylor. I love his work and this is one of the best pieces I have seen of his. Excellent condition Both pieces are fully lined in an off-white silk. The tunic closes with a hand set back painted metal zipper and the pants close with a hand set zipper and hook & eye at the waist. Hand finished throughout. Made to demi-couture standards. Tunic Sleeves: 22" Shoulders: 15" Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam Length: 26.5" from neck to hem Pants Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam Length: 41" from waist to hem Inseam: 28" Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Designer:
Michael Novarese
Brand:
Michael Novarese
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
Seller Location:
Rockwood, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: Item# DD22101stDibs: LU128686192