1950s Cornelia Couturier Silk Cape & Dress designer-biba All the edges are hand

All the edges are hand rolled and hand finished - even the edges of the interior salvage is hand finished

Note that it closes to about 6" above the back waist line - it is too small to close on the mannequin

This one has a fab pop art print that you cannot help but smile to see

Most Bessi dresses are flamboyant colorful things

1950s Cornelia Couturier Silk Cape & Dress designer-biba All the edges are handIn the 1950s The society matrons of Toronto bought their couture directly from the houses in Europe, through the Simpsons and Eatons Couture salons or had them custom made by Cornelia Couturier who had an atelier in Toronto. Though not a member of the chambre syndicale de la haute couture, her clothing was made to the same exacting standards and the designs and workmanship rival anything being produces anywhere in the world at the time. This is an