Paco Rabanne | c. 1967

This ‘chain mail’ dress was worn over a flesh-coloured bodystocking. Baroness Helen Bachofen von Echt wore it to a party in New York where she danced with Frank Sinatra.

Givenchy | c. 1963

Arnold Scaasi | c. 1961

Not usually a fan of polka dots, but the spacing and size of these is so organic when paired with the skirt. 

Arnold Scaasi | c. 1966

I could see Megan Draper fluttering about in this baby doll.

Owen Hyde Clarke | c. 1960

Fox Fur Coat | Shannon Reynolds | c. 1968

This evening coat, with its sweeping proportions and generous use of white fox fur, harks back to 1930s glamour. It was created by respected American designer Shannon Rodgers.

I want this right now. I am so cold. 

Givenchy | c. 1960

feathers!

Hat | Halston | c. 1962

The Costume Institute

Norman Norell | c. 1960s

I am obsessed with fabric covered belt buckles and I think everything in this semester’s collection will include them.