1950s Strapless Floral Silk Chiffon Helen Barbieri Dress designer-adele-simpson The front has no closures

The front has no closures but it cut so a soft

The texture of the knit gives it lots of interest

It really illustrates his genius in working with fine silks

It is made of a washable poly jersey in black with a custom hand painted design in gold stenciled on its surface that highlights the lines and cut of the dress

The sleeves are wide and very full and the body of the caftan is cut loose and easy

1950s Strapless Floral Silk Chiffon Helen Barbieri Dress designer-adele-simpson The front has no closuresHelena Barbieri pieces are magic. She designed evening and formal wear through the 1940s and into the late 1950s. Her work was always very feminine, with simple lines and using only the best fabrics. She then often added elaborate embellishments and detailings that took her dresses to a higher level and really gave them a touch of a Hollywood feel. I love finding her dresses because they feel rather timeless and stand up well to modern pieces even