1960s Fred Perlberg Prettiest Bright Tulip Print Chiffon Gathered Front Halter Dress designer-john-kloss Fully lined in black silk

Fully lined in black silk satin

It has subtle inverted flat pleats set around it so that you get an ton of fullness in the skirt

The dress is made out of a soft silk jersey fabric that has an almost T-shirt feel to it

The collar is notched and neat to frame the neck

It is a beautiful re-interpretation of a 1920s piece that is completely and utterly sixties

1960s Fred Perlberg Prettiest Bright Tulip Print Chiffon Gathered Front Halter Dress designer-john-kloss Fully lined in black silkFred Perlberg is an interesting designer. He started his label in 1920 at the grand old age of 19 and continued as the designer until 1968 when he retired. So this dress would be from near the end of his career. His focus was on pieces you could dance it and often had elements that would twirl around you when you moved on the dance floor. I love the lightness of the chiffon on this dress and the brilliant mix of tropical colours that make up the