1960s MR BLACKWELL dramatic scarf and tweed dress medium | new winter
1960s MR BLACKWELL dramatic scarf and tweed dress medium | new winter
1960s MR BLACKWELL dramatic scarf and tweed dress medium | new winter
1960s MR BLACKWELL dramatic scarf and tweed dress medium | new winter
1960s MR BLACKWELL dramatic scarf and tweed dress medium | new winter
1960s MR BLACKWELL dramatic scarf and tweed dress medium | new winter
1960s MR BLACKWELL dramatic scarf and tweed dress medium | new winter
1960s MR BLACKWELL dramatic scarf and tweed dress medium | new winter
1960s MR BLACKWELL dramatic scarf and tweed dress medium | new winter

1960s MR BLACKWELL dramatic scarf and tweed dress medium | new winter

Condition Chart

m i n t : pristine with no signs of wear- possibly deadstock

e x c e l l e n t : signs of normal wear and age- no obvious flaws

v e r y g o o d : noted minor flaws that may have been already repaired - very wearable

g o o d : many noted minor flaws and/or mends -wearable

f a i r : numerous noted flaws and mends, some significant - still wearable

Classic and chic 1960's dress from the inimitable Mr. Blackwell! Done in black wool and tweed. Sweet collar, unique angled waist treatment with decorative buttons and fitted skirt. The dramatic detachable scarf wraps around the shoulders and buttons. It has tweed on one side and solid on the other. Dress has back zipper and is fully lined in black rayon crepe.
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Mr. Blackwell launched his label in the late 1950's and he dressed a lot of the the Hollywood stars such as Dorothy Lamour, Jayne Mansfield and others. His Custom line was made to order and fitted to a specific client in the couture tradition.

Brand: Mr. Blackwell Design
Size on tag: none
Fits like: medium
Color: black/ivory
Material: wool/tweed
Condition: Excellent Vintage

✂-----Measurements:
Bust (underarm seam) : 38"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 40"
Total length : 43"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Sleeves: 23.5"

m i n t : pristine with no signs of wear- possibly deadstock

e x c e l l e n t : signs of normal wear and age- no obvious flaws

v e r y g o o d : noted minor flaws that may have been already repaired - very wearable

g o o d : many noted minor flaws and/or mends -wearable

f a i r : numerous noted flaws and mends, some significant - still wearable