1950s Strapless Demi-Couture Paul Dauuay Fitted Dress designer-todd-oldham each still has a proper

each still has a proper finished buttonhole underneath - I love that attention to detail

Italian linen in that perfect sublime sand color that works so well in the hotter months

Fine & rare vintage Christian Lacroix Haute Couture "gauntlet" cuff bracelet

It runs down each side and around the edges of those incredible sleeves and also acts as a dramatic decorative detailing on the front

1950s Strapless Demi-Couture Paul Dauuay Fitted Dress designer-todd-oldham each still has a properHere is another from my recent European acquisition and boy is it a beauty. This one appears to have been entirely made by hand to couture standards and does have a label. I believe it says Paul Dauuay and was made in Geneve. He was undoubtedly one of those small, local couturiers that though not a sanctioned Haute Couture member, was obviously making dresses to that standard. So this is to haute couture standards but considered demi couture since he