1950s L'Aignon Navy Cotton Short-Sleeve Dress with Pleat Detail black_dress The green lettering on the

The green lettering on the label indicates that this piece dates to the early 1970s and was made in Florence

cobalt-blue and purple

There is also a sequined and beaded section around the top of the bodice with a double spaghetti strap over the shoulder

the silk retaining a vibrant fresh appearance

One of the oldest pieces in Circa's collection is this outstanding maroon silk 'Swiss' corset waspie which dates back to the mid Victorian era of the 1860s

1950s L'Aignon Navy Cotton Short-Sleeve Dress with Pleat Detail black_dress The green lettering on theThis navy cotton dress was made by LAignon in the 1950s a very high quality American ready to wear brand sold in some of the best department stores in the US. They regularly advertised in Vogue from the 1940s to 1960s. The dress is cut to a classic short sleeve shirt waister style with a nipped in waist and flared skirt silhouette that fall to around the mid calf. The fabric is detailed with knife pleats the whole length of the dress which adds