Outstanding 1960s Norman Norell Black Wool Crepe Dress w Full Tiered Skirting designer-la-mendola Waist band: 13" flat across

Waist band: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam

It is also interesting to note that the skirt is cut from a single panel of fabric that is set to wrap over its self at the front

Unlined and closes with a front

A heavily beaded belt in gold wraps and ties at the waist

Outstanding 1960s Norman Norell Black Wool Crepe Dress w Full Tiered Skirting designer-la-mendola Waist band: 13" flat acrossNorman Norell was one of the great American designers. His clothes were wildly expensive in their day and he was credited for the unique ability to translate Paris couture into American ready to wear. He started in the film industry and then was hired by Hattie Carnegie. In 1941 he left and and joined Anthony Traina where the Traina Norell label soon appeared. Upon Traina's retirement in 1960 he launched his own self named label. He won the very first