1950s Lou-Ette Red and Black Cotton Shirtwaister Dress Andre_Laug There is a concealed zip

There is a concealed zip fastening at the centre reverse and it is labelled ‘Made in Switzerland’

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In 1977 she opened her haute couture house and a boutique in Paris becoming a member of the 'Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture'

hook and eyes as well as an overlay layer of poppers to ensure the back of the dress is supremely neat

1950s Lou-Ette Red and Black Cotton Shirtwaister Dress Andre_Laug There is a concealed zipThis is a superb and incredibly classic late 1950s shirtwaister dress by Lou Ette of California. It is made from a beautiful deep burgundy red cotton with a delicate black woven geometric design. The collar and sleeves have a white waffle cotton contrast fabric detail, and both sleeves have two black buttons at each cuff. The front fastens with a long zip, concealed by a placket and with a singular black button to the collar. The interior of the dress