1960s Sculpted Mollie Parnis Maxi Dress designer-balenciaga airy and pretty

airy and pretty

I love the washed almost ombre effect that print has on the silk and the dimensional quality created with the solid silk under-layer

Each pocket on the jacket is still tacked shut

This early Edwardian period top weighs mere ounces and is all hand done

the fluted

1960s Sculpted Mollie Parnis Maxi Dress designer-balenciaga airy and prettyThe photos of this Mollie Parnis are deceptive as they don't quite convey the texture of the fabric and the draping that lends itself the the sculptural feel of this design. The top is cut to be sleek and simple with no sleeves and a deep curved neckline. It is constructed from a textured, almost linen look base in a lemon yellow tone. It skims past the waist and over the hips where it opens into a fuller skirt that still manages to seem sleek and