1940s Dramatic Silk Taffeta Peplum Suit designer-pierre-cardin This is an extraordinary and

This is an extraordinary and early black label Ceil Chapman and is really an exceptional example of his earlier pieces

Each sleeve closes with two fabric covered buttons

Item# A157

The top has that strong eighties shape with string shoulder s and a plunging draped back

1940s Dramatic Silk Taffeta Peplum Suit designer-pierre-cardin This is an extraordinary andA true femme fatale, film noir 1940s suit with the most dramatic and beautiful lines! The skirt is cut long and lean with the classic forties A line silhouette that hugs the hips and then flares out at its hem. The jacket is an amazing feat of construction and drape. A silk taffeta in a deep glossy black is used this fabric choice allows for a bit of structure and for the drape that the designer was after able to be achieved. The shoulders are lightly