1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Purple Velvet Evening Dress color_red Evelyn Laye

Evelyn Laye

Adorable navy wool dress with sequined bodice

This is a favorite at MRS Couture

and floating in movement

crewneck sheath dress by Pierre Cardin is absolutely charming

1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Purple Velvet Evening Dress color_red Evelyn LayeUnderstated custom Mr. Blackwell. Okay, perhaps it is impossible as the color and "bling" belies our assertion. However, in the 1950's and 1960'S Mr. Blackwell was at times understated and even modest. This gorgeous gown sits design on the cusp immediately preceding the transformation to the designer whose pieces make a statement. Yet, here both the standard material, the fit, and the cut (including the full length sleeves) pays homage to his once