1967 Striking Silk Print Strapless Adolfo Gown designer-moschino Both the sleeves and skirt

Both the sleeves and skirt flare at the point the weave of the knit changes

Made of a wool that is heavy enough to hold the shape but not so heavy that it is uncomfortable to wear

Tagged a vintage YSL 40

The bodice is a sleek and simple expanse of silk satin that is cut halter style with two overlapping curved triangles that form the bust

The skirt is quite full and flows out from the high waistline baby doll style

1967 Striking Silk Print Strapless Adolfo Gown designer-moschino Both the sleeves and skirtThis gown is so spectacular and so striking it is really an amazing piece. I can date it exactly as it seems to have been deaccessioned from the F. I. T. Museum and still has its original museum tag with the date and donor a Mrs. Mortimer Solomon, who after a bit of research seems to have been a fabulous Palm Beach resident who was an avid client of Adolfo and who donated many pieces to both FIT and The Met. The gown is a silk taffeta with a bold spot