1960s John Cavanagh Black Lace and Velvet Couture Cocktail Dress Embroidered_Couture with three quarter length sleeves

with three quarter length sleeves and finishes at the the waistline

only matching brocade featured on the petticoat is visible beneath

The dress is a gamine wiggle style with a pretty scalloped hemline

while skilfully positioned forwards facing pleats on either side of the navel creates flattering structure and movement at the hip

1960s John Cavanagh Black Lace and Velvet Couture Cocktail Dress Embroidered_Couture with three quarter length sleevesThis incredible 1960s black lace and velvet cocktail dress is couture from British designer John Cavanagh, who was renowned for his understated, elegant designs and often created pieces for the Royals during this period. The dress is comprised of back lace netting underlain with soft ivory toned net to enhance the baroque style design. The fabric of the dress attaches briefly to the velvet straps, gathering them into a scoop neckline with velvet