1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Purple Velvet Evening Dress Furs Modern US size 6

Modern US size 6

Wonderful abstract design throughout with metallic threads

Ruffles and rosettes create wonderful texture and interest on the high low skirt accented by ruffles on the three quarter length sleeves

Tailored details

at the sleeve hems

1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Purple Velvet Evening Dress Furs Modern US size 6Understated custom Mr. Blackwell. Okay, perhaps it is impossible as the color and "bling" belies our assertion. However, in the 1950's and 1960'S Mr. Blackwell was at times understated and even modest. This gorgeous gown sits design on the cusp immediately preceding the transformation to the designer whose pieces make a statement. Yet, here both the standard material, the fit, and the cut (including the full length sleeves) pays homage to his once