1930s Haute Couture Black Liquid Satin Maxi Dress with Open Sleeves Vintage_1950s_Hat The original label reads “Givenchy

The original label reads “Givenchy Paris” alongside “patron papier” which translates

This brand made high-end ready to wear dresses for the top department stores of the day and is in great vintage condition

offering a delicate glimpse of skin

27% Polyamide

Miss Martha and her daughter were "the doyennes of Haute Couture in America

1930s Haute Couture Black Liquid Satin Maxi Dress with Open Sleeves Vintage_1950s_Hat The original label reads “GivenchyA beautiful and original 1930s French couture dress in outstanding wearable condition. Of complex construction, the body is tailored from inky black liquid satin and has a panelled construction with pleating across the shoulder. The top has long sleeves with a bell cut that are slit on the underside from wrist to armpit to allow flashes of skin to peek through. The neckline has a generously draped, flattering cowl neck. It meets the skirt with a zig