1970s Koos Van Der Akken Silk Satin Jumpsuit Accessories and Separates Hand finished to couture level

Hand finished to couture level

It may even be late thirties and the color alone is just outstanding - this would have been hand dyed to get it to this color and for it to have survived all this time with no fading is amazing

Length: approx 34" from top of bodice to hem but can be adjusted up or down once on

I am a little sad that this can only be viewed in the picture as the photos do not fully capture the lushness of the black velvet and the level of construction and beauty of the piece

1970s Koos Van Der Akken Silk Satin Jumpsuit Accessories and Separates Hand finished to couture levelKoos, who sadly has just passed away this year, was especially known for the incorporation of collage into his work. His work always was started from the fabrics he chose and loved and this love of textiles runs strongly through his pieces, especially the more daring designs as the fabulous jumpsuit that we have here. This amazing jumpsuit typifies the movement towards clothes that were easy to wear and still had a sportswear meets runway feel to