Curiel Linen Dress and Jacket

Gigliola Curiel was the first Italian fashion designer to have an exclusive contract with Bergdorf Goodman, New York. This contract began in 1955 and women were able to custom order clothes from her line.

This chic blue linen dress and jacket was ordered by an American Beauty Queen in 1964. The clever construction of the bodice replaces the darts with functional and decorative curved seams above an Empire waist. Three knot buttons decorate the front of the dress above a narrow skirt.  The jacket has a band collar, bracelet length sleeves and four larger knot buttons. Both pieces are fully lined in silk and both have the Curiel and Bergdorf labels. They are in excellent condition.

Measurements;
Dress
Bust 36"
Empire Waist 28"
Hips 36"
Length Shoulder to hem 37

Jacket
Shoulders 15"
Bust 38"
Sleeve 19"
Length 18"