1930s Black Lace Sleeveless Dress with Wrap Over Neckline white_chanel_dress The jacket features unusual gathered

The jacket features unusual gathered puff shoulders and a tapered sleeve with a zip detail at each cuff

The provenance of this dress is proven in photographs of the Diorling Spring Collection 1973

A wonderful creation by this revered designer who began his long fashion career at the House of Dior in 1951

The dress is fully lined with fuchsia silk

5in (54 cm)

1930s Black Lace Sleeveless Dress with Wrap Over Neckline white_chanel_dress The jacket features unusual gatheredThis beautifully made 1930s black lace maxi dress is one of the best we have had for some time. Gowns of this era are extremely collectable, particularly when theyre in such rare excellent condition. It is tailored from inky black lace patterned with vines and spiralling forms and a sheer finish. It falls to a floor skimming length, is sleeveless and the neckline is trimmed with sheer chiffon which forms a zig zagging pattern down the lengths of the v