Rare 1959 Philip Hulitar Floral Gown designer-philip-hulitar Waist: to 16" flat across

Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam

I love the bit of gold that is woven through the fabric

I did not realize that this dress had a flaw till I out it on the mannequin and noticed the run that goes down one side by the seam

Killer Versace that reminds me in spirit of that infamous dress that Jennifer Lopez wore that shot her to fame - it has that same cut tot he belly button front though this one is made slightly modest with a serious of shiny rainbow hued iridescent buttons

Rare 1959 Philip Hulitar Floral Gown designer-philip-hulitar Waist: to 16" flat acrossPhilip Hulitar only designed under his own label for a short time period 1949 1964. Prior to that he was the in house custom designer for Bergdorf's. His pieces are very beautiful and have an air of sophistication about them. Finding examples is hard due to the short period his label existed. My client purchased this dress in the spring of 1959 so I am able to date it exactly! It is an extraordinary piece and gives a hint of what was to come in the