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1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Green Silk 2 Piece Dress and Jacket Ensemble

Name: 1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Green Silk 2 Piece Dress and Jacket Ensemble
Brand: Mr. Blackwell
Rating: 5 (49 reviews)

$925List Price

About the Item

Iconic 1960's Mr. Blackwell Custom silk green 2 piece dress and jacket evening ensemble. Jackie O' might have had this dress. If she didn't and saw it, she would definitely consider purchasing it. It is perfection of color of fit and of feel! The sleeveless dress has a sheer front yoke with beaded trim. There is a back zipper and hook-and-eye closure. The corresponding jacket has an open center front and a small working pocket at each side. Wear it day or night, with or without the jacket, almost any time of year. MRS. Couture staff declares the dress perfect for a daytime wedding or New Years' at a resort and the jacket over t-shirt, shorts/jeans and sandals just about anywhere or anytime of year. We love it!!!! Dress - Bust: 37, Waist: 34.5, Hip: 41, Shoulder Hem Length: 41 Jacket - Bust: 42, Waist: 41, Hip: 43, Shoulder Hem Length: 22 Dress hem can be length: 1 1/2 inches *All garments and accessories have been professionally cleaned and thoroughly checked before shipping. They are ready to enjoy upon arrival! Born Richard Sylvan Selzer to a poor second generation Jewish Russian Family in Brooklyn, Richard Blackwell had a very difficult childhood. He saw a way out of poverty and abuse in 1936, after he was cast as Tommy, in the 1936 production of Sidney Kingsley’s “Dead End.” Blackwell moved to the West Coast and studied acting alongside Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, and began working as a messenger at Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, California. Blackwell was signed to RKO Pictures by Howard Hughes, changing his name from “Richard Selzer” to the more widely marketable “Richard Blackwell”. In 1958, after discovering his talent for design while making commissioned costumes for the stage, Blackwell turned to fashion. Upon the launch of his clothing line, Richard Blackwell adopted the Mr. Blackwell name, which corresponded to the luxurious tone set by his “House of Blackwell” label. Blackwell specialized in elegant, formfitting dresses in stylish prints and luxurious fabrics, which often sold for between $800 and $1,000. Blackwell was the first designer to offer a line available to plus-sized women, and was also the first designer to present his work on a television broadcast. Blackwell also claimed he was the first designer to offer designer jeans for women. Shortly after producing his label, Blackwell’s success skyrocketed, and he quickly became known for his beautiful designs and discerning eye. Blackwell had become an authority on taste, and in 1960 was asked to write an article for the American Weekly Magazine detailing the "10 Best and Worst Dressed" people. Blackwell’s quick wit, sharp tongue, and acerbic comments, found a permanent, loving home in fashion journalism, and Blackwell established himself as America’s number 1, and most beloved fashion critic, establishing the first ever annual “Worst-Dressed List.” The list ran from 1960s up until Blackwell’s death in 2008.

Designer:
Mr. Blackwell
Brand:
Mr. Blackwell
Dimensions:
Bust: 37 in (93.98 cm)Waist: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Hip: 41 in (104.14 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 41 in (104.14 cm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. small amount of missing beads. Picture Shown.
Seller Location:
Houston, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10321029922

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