Rare 1940s Fred Block Studded Black Crepe Suit designer-john-kloss The ruffles are made form

The ruffles are made form a tiny knife pleated band with two edgings of gathered silk at the end

The ribbon is used to form little rosebuds that peek through the sequin work and look like his signature dot from a distance but have texture and visual interest when looked at closer

if you dare

Love this bright and somewhat rare YSL piece done in an amazing and bright explosion of colors and floral print

I love the bold polished black buttons that close the dress at the top of the bodice and adorn each sleeve

Rare 1940s Fred Block Studded Black Crepe Suit designer-john-kloss The ruffles are made formStudded pieces from the 1940s are almost impossible to find and often examples that you do find will just have a touch or detailing of stud work. This spectacular Fred Block suit is like the holy grail as it is completely covered in hand set silver studs with a denser application of them on the front of the jacket. The cut is perfectly simple and perfectly feminine with a beautifully fitted silhouette. The skirt skims over the hips with the slightest