1960s brocade ensemble by Michael Novarese
Opulence and Elegance: This whimsical, yet jaw dropping opera coat and fitted strapless dress is by American designer, Michael Novarese. Designed in the 1960s. The enchanting print on both garments are composed of a luxurious silk brocade. The dress is boned on the sides and fully lined. It zips up the back. The dramatic coat is fully lined in a soft duchess satin. It has three quarter length sleeves and hooks at the neckline. This set is a designer luxury piece and is in excellent condition.
Novarese was elected into the Smithsonian Institute representing American Designers from 1970-1980. He designed gowns for Jane Russell, Liza Minelli, Judy Garland, Dolores Hope, Jan Clayton, Dinah Shore, and many of the Ambassadors wives during the Reagan Administration.
Gown
Bust: 34"-35"
Waist: 26"-27"
Hips: 38"
Length: 50.5"
Opera coat
Bust: 41”
Shoulders: 16”
Arm: 19”
Length: 59”
Opulence and Elegance: This whimsical, yet jaw dropping opera coat and fitted strapless dress is by American designer, Michael Novarese. Designed in the 1960s. The enchanting print on both garments are composed of a luxurious silk brocade. The dress is boned on the sides and fully lined. It zips up the back. The dramatic coat is fully lined in a soft duchess satin. It has three quarter length sleeves and hooks at the neckline. This set is a designer luxury piece and is in excellent condition.
Novarese was elected into the Smithsonian Institute representing American Designers from 1970-1980. He designed gowns for Jane Russell, Liza Minelli, Judy Garland, Dolores Hope, Jan Clayton, Dinah Shore, and many of the Ambassadors wives during the Reagan Administration.
Gown
Bust: 34"-35"
Waist: 26"-27"
Hips: 38"
Length: 50.5"
Opera coat
Bust: 41”
Shoulders: 16”
Arm: 19”
Length: 59”
Opulence and Elegance: This whimsical, yet jaw dropping opera coat and fitted strapless dress is by American designer, Michael Novarese. Designed in the 1960s. The enchanting print on both garments are composed of a luxurious silk brocade. The dress is boned on the sides and fully lined. It zips up the back. The dramatic coat is fully lined in a soft duchess satin. It has three quarter length sleeves and hooks at the neckline. This set is a designer luxury piece and is in excellent condition.
Novarese was elected into the Smithsonian Institute representing American Designers from 1970-1980. He designed gowns for Jane Russell, Liza Minelli, Judy Garland, Dolores Hope, Jan Clayton, Dinah Shore, and many of the Ambassadors wives during the Reagan Administration.
Gown
Bust: 34"-35"
Waist: 26"-27"
Hips: 38"
Length: 50.5"
Opera coat
Bust: 41”
Shoulders: 16”
Arm: 19”
Length: 59”