1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Label Crystal, Bead and Pearl Illusion Dress Labeled and Designer A big cream frog knot

A big cream frog knot at the neck is the perfect finish

This dress looks as if it was never worn so was obviously just worn that one day

The genius is in the cut and simplicity as is Valentino's specialty

The jumpsuit ties at the neck and the jacket has a hidden velcro closure at the front top neck

1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Label Crystal, Bead and Pearl Illusion Dress Labeled and Designer A big cream frog knotRichard Blackwell launched his label in the late 1950s and even at that time his dresses sold for between $800 and $1000 (or up to $10,000 in the modern terms). He dressed many of the big stars of the day including Jane Russell, Dorothy Lamour and Jayne Mansfield. His 'custom' line was the pieces that were made to order, and were one of a kind pieces that were fitted to a specific client in the couture tradition. This dress is from the custom part of