1960s Hardy Amies Couture Silk Organza Dress with Hand Made Net Flowers 1960s_Evening_Gown This chic and wearable set

This chic and wearable set is marked a vintage UK 12 and would best suit a US size 6-8

which is designed to be worn tucked inside of the skirt

This duster coat is very unusual and is entirely made from a repeat pattern of imported Chinese silk fabrics in black

The reverse of the dress is by contrast dramatic and unexpected

Notes on Designer:

1960s Hardy Amies Couture Silk Organza Dress with Hand Made Net Flowers 1960s_Evening_Gown This chic and wearable setThis magnificent late 1950s or early 1960s Hardy Aimes couture silk organza occasion dress is a fantastic example of this celebrated designer's artful tailoring and use of structured silks. Best renowned for his appointment in 1955 to HRH Queen Elizabeth II as Royal Dressmaker, Aimes created pieces for many public figures, such as Vivien Leigh, Deborah Kerr, the Duchess of Devonshire, Princess Michael of Kent and Barbara Cartland. This remarkable