Vintage rare 1950s Renee Marciel dress in softbrushed cotton. 

Halter neckline.

Hip sash with sewn down with full bow.

Under layer skirt for added volume and back metal zipperwith hook closure at top. 

Fits like: Small
Bust: 32-34" | Waist: 26" | Hip: 38" | Length:30"(from from waist to bottom of skirt)

Era: 1950s | Brand/maker: Renee Marciel
Fabric content: cotton
Condition: Very good!  Two small rust stains on inside of bodice (see lastphoto).

From Renee Marciel: "I’m very unstable”, explainedRenee Marciel."Machines make me nervous”; she could hardly sew. Yet, ReneeMarciel ended up being an incredibly successful force in fashion and one of themost unconventional designers of the 1950s Miami scene.

About Renee Marciel
The Fashion Designer Renee Marciel trained at the Beau Arts School inLyon, but after the war in 1946, she decidedto relocate to the US. Renee taughtherself fashion cutting, draping and fitting and started selling her designs inthe Fashion District in New York.Renee then decided to move to the flamboyantarea of Miami and is said to have sketched most of her designs from her swimmingpool! Upon arrival in Miami she purchased several yards of fabric and began workon her first small collection of designs and eventually her work was noticed andstocked by Saks 5th Avenue.Renee Marciel ended up being an incrediblysuccessful force in fashion and one of the most unconventional designers of the1950s Miami scene. Renee was an eccentric character who despised pastels andignored trends. Her collections become known for bright colour palettes ofwhite, black, orange, blue and green.