Unicorn 1961 Norman Norell Couture Rare Runway Documented Black Sequin Dress w Open Back Browns It is cut wide and

It is cut wide and then top stitched

An amazing 1970s caftan for the beach that is the epitome of hippie chic

Where it meets the scoop of the neckline there's a little peak that is formed

This dress was the final look on the runway and it is absolutely stunning

I believe this to be from the 1972 collection based on that dramatic fringing use in place of a traditional sleeve

Unicorn 1961 Norman Norell Couture Rare Runway Documented Black Sequin Dress w Open Back Browns It is cut wide andThe Shrimpton Couture Archives The twin of this dress is well documented to the 1961 Norell runway. It was made under the creative direction of Norman Norell Norman Norell was one of the great American designers. His clothes were wildly expensive in their day with dresses costing $3 4000 (just under $45,000 in modern dollars) which made then some of the most expensive dresses sold in the US during this time period. He started in the film industry and