1960s Cardinali Chocolate Brown “Sample” Cocktail Dress w/ Scalloped Skirt color_grey predating Bottega Veneta's iconic woven

predating Bottega Veneta's iconic woven bags by several years

This is one of them

Three fabric covered buttons fit through Spanish button holes down the front of the jacket

This coat is simply beautiful

Gucci made in Italy tag

1960s Cardinali Chocolate Brown “Sample” Cocktail Dress w/ Scalloped Skirt color_grey predating Bottega Veneta's iconic wovenDelightful chocolate brown cocktail dress by Cardinali! The dress is knee length, with slightly puffed shoulders, sleeves that fall just above the elbow, and a faux turtleneck. The dress has, for the most part, a fitted sheath silhouette. The playful skirt is absolutely wonderful! The skirt features sixteen tiers of gently gathered ruffles stacked on top of each other and topped off with a long, rectangular bow at the waist. A fabulous dress that