1950s I. Magnin Pale Blue Sweater Cardigan w Silk Ribbon and Hand Done Embroidery Work designer-balestra-roma Beautiful couture construction - the

Beautiful couture construction - the skirt has a fine ribbon finish to the inside edges and it is self lined in a layer of silk organza and a backing between the exterior fabric and the organza

Bodice: 18: from neck to waist

This beautiful and dramatic silk chiffon caftan dress is instantly recognizable as by Hanae Mori and is of museum quality

At the back it is cut so you have an almost slight cowled effect and the entire back is left bare above that

1950s I. Magnin Pale Blue Sweater Cardigan w Silk Ribbon and Hand Done Embroidery Work designer-balestra-roma Beautiful couture construction - theThis wonderful little cardigan is a true find. It is in fantastic shape and in fact looks to have been worn very little if at all. It has the most beautiful detailing and in person it is far better then how it photoed. The colour is gorgeous. It is a soft pale ice blue that is not quite captured in the photos. It simply slips on the wear with no closures. The edges are all detailed and finished with a wide and stunning panel of embroidered silk