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The whole concept of "vintage" is nothing new - every woman who wears anything in her closet from more than twenty years ago is wearing vintage, albeit her own. About ten years ago, vintage seemed like something new to young women all over the place with editors and old fashion labels exploiting the concept to the hilt. Ossie Clark with a new designer? Oh please. Halston by not Halston? No thanks. Norell without the uber-opinionated Norman Norell at the helm? What is this world coming to? Are there not enough young designers in the world to keep women rolling in fresh clothes all the time? Why resurrect an old label? It's because women are so completely overwhelmed with choices that instead of turning to the new and unexplored (some do, oh yes, but for the most part...), they turn to a name that relies on reputation. Well, a great dress has to be about the great design and not the great label. You can't paint a Picasso unless you are PIcasso and you can't design a Norell dress unless you are Norman Norell. Period. A classic heavy black wool jersey dress - so Norell - with an Empire waist and high sash belt that has a teeny weeny bit less weight and structure than other Norell twills. Perfectly shaped with patch pockets over the hipbones, its has a simple jewel neckline and short sleeves. Gorgeous layered over a painfully light Amanda Wakeley sweater and Wolford tights or in spring with black Vivier heels. Lined entirely in silk crepe de chine, the bust measures 36", shoulder to shoulder 14", hips 36" and length 43". Excellent condition. $580.00 |
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