1940s Black and Gold Lame Blouse vintage florals All the dress labels are

All the dress labels are present including the fabric composition showing as Tricel/Triacetate

The design also individually features in the composition together with scattered singular glass tear-drop beads

and is listed as Look 41 of 63 in the Vogue archives

The dress fastens through the front with faceted black glass buttons

The fabric is mesmerising

1940s Black and Gold Lame Blouse vintage florals All the dress labels areThis is an original 1940s black crepe blouse with a striking metallic gold swirl design. One of the best cocktail separates we've ever had, with a dropped shoulder, a gentle draping cap sleeve and a fabulous, figure hugging shape that is well darted and shaped at the waist. It fastens with the original fabric covered buttons that have a fine, gold circular ring. Without doubt though, the star of the show is the wonderful spaghetti scrolling