1960s Black Lace & Net Simonetta Sheath Dress & Cape designer-sybil-connolly The subtle shimmer of the

The subtle shimmer of the fabric is the perfect contrast to the bias cut silk chiffon skirt

Only on simple tie at the neck adds any decoration

It is made of a washable jersey and has a cheongsam inspired cut and line

I am always thrilled to find amazing examples from Halston

So unusual and so very Chanel

1960s Black Lace & Net Simonetta Sheath Dress & Cape designer-sybil-connolly The subtle shimmer of theSimonetta Visconti opened a design studio in in 1946 and quickly became a favored designer in her native Rome. In 1952 she married fellow Italian designer, Alberto Fabiani and the label grew and prospered as Italian couture designers were among the favore d of the jet set of the era. In 1962 they opened a short tlived label together Simonetta et Fabiani and by 1965 she was back to her own label and lived in Paris until she sold the label in 1972. This