1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress 1970s-silk-suit These trousers are a 1990s

These trousers are a 1990s vintage and tailored from a thicker wool jacquard mix with a hint of stretch

is made up of the same fabric

There is a stiffened fine linen backing the flounce that is also supported by a second yellow linen under flounce to give unrivalled volume

Any labelling the dress had has been lost to the passage of time

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress 1970s-silk-suit These trousers are a 1990sLate 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim design. It has a wide boatneck and short sleeves, which feature a black velvet panel with intricate swirl detail. The main body of the dress is cut from a structured raw silk, with gorgeous bust seam detail to the front. The waistband creates a lovely feminine silhouette and has pleated detail to the skirt, which is finished with a matching velvet trim.