Extraordinary 1950s Sophie of Saks Gold Silk Skirt w Extensive Hand Applied Black Cord Appliqué designer-janice-wainwright I particularly love the treatment

I particularly love the treatment around the faux pockets and the black and white yarn that is used to edge all the work through the coat

It is finished with a curved sweetheart neckline

5" from hem to top

Amazing silver metallic very fine light fabric that drapes wonderfully

Extraordinary 1950s Sophie of Saks Gold Silk Skirt w Extensive Hand Applied Black Cord Appliqué designer-janice-wainwright I particularly love the treatmentThis wonderful little skirt is from the time period that Sophie Gimbel was designing the Saks in house ready to wear line. Her pieces were very expensive and she was known as being one of the best designers in America. Most were as close to demi couture as one could get at this time and like this one, they had extraordinary little details and were extremely well made. Sophie worked at Saks from 1931 through to 1969 and the label on this one dates it