👋 A B O U T

Traina-Norell was one of American fashion’s most distinguished collaborations — the pairing of Anthony Traina’s manufacturing house with Norman Norell’s design genius produced some of the most iconic ready-to-wear of the 1950s. The partnership ran from 1941 until 1960, when Norell departed to establish his own label, making any Traina-Norell piece a collector’s artifact of that golden era.

This 1950's sleeveless dress is executed in a fine silk printed with a small-scale ditsy floral — pink blooms scattered across a ground of spring green — and demonstrates the meticulous construction that set Norell’s work apart. The entire bodice is composed of narrow vertical knife pleats, pressed flat and running continuously from neckline to waist; the effect is both architectural and fluid. A fitted waistband bridges the bodice and the generously pleated full skirt, which sweeps to a graceful midi length. The back closes with original zipper and finishes with a delicate self-fabric tie at the neckline. In overall excellent condition, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. 

  ✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S

Bust: up to 38"/ shoulder to waist: 16"
Waist: up to 28.5" 
Hips: open
Total Length: 45" ( the hem is 4")

Fits like a medium 

Label: Traina-Norell New York 
Material: 100% silk 
Condition:  overall excellent, freshly cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age. Delicate repairs made to the interior band around the neck- not visible when worn. Wears and presents beautifully. 

All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. 

*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34" waist: 23")



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