Collection item
Strapless black gown with a mustard trim
In 1961 The House of Raymonde won a gold medal at the New Zealand Wool Awards for this full-length black wool evening gown. Modelled here by Barbi Worthington, the win gave the Wellington label the right to add a gold medal swing tag to their garments.
Details
Model
Barbi Worthington
Credit:
Photo courtesy of Emma Worthington
Copyright:
All Rights Reserved, Image © House of Raymonde
Designer:
Marcus Cohen
Manufacturing location:
Kingsford Smith Street, Wellington
Garment type:
Evening dress
Material:
Wool, satin
Features:
The Wool Awards describe the dress, "This full length evening gown in black lightweight wool highlighted at the bodice with a trim of mustard and gold beads. The bouffant hipline is caught with a rose above a sheath skirt."
Colour:
Black with mustard trim
Label:
The House of Raymonde
Date:
1961
