1950s Ceil Chapman Silk Brocade Gown designer-hermes The fabric is a silk

The fabric is a silk dupioni in a beautiful cream color that has a touch of a gold hue to it

It also appears to have not been worn and is excellent condition so it is like buying a piece for a time capsule

This drapes down to the side and is caught up in a strip of jersey that is actually part of the straps

huge floral print on this confirms that

1950s Ceil Chapman Silk Brocade Gown designer-hermes The fabric is a silkOddly I just had what would have been the sister to this gown a few weeks ago same fabric but with a slightly different bust! I absolutely love the color of this piece it's a rich combination of a silk peach base with a swirling design of gold and silver delicately woven through the fabric. The cut is fairly simple with no sleeves and a scooped neckline. The waist nips in and the skirt is set with spaced inverted pleating so you don't get any bulk