Norman Norell Couture Black Tailored Skirt Suit / Sleeveless Top, 1960s 1989 This necklace design is sporty

This necklace design is sporty and cultured–a go to piece to highlight any neckline

This ensemble is transitional and was even showcased on the runway as it still has the model’s name and number in the interior

purple and yellow

This dress exemplifies his ethos (and is a testament to why he is often considered the father of American high fashion)

but that makes it no less spectacular

Norman Norell Couture Black Tailored Skirt Suit / Sleeveless Top, 1960s 1989 This necklace design is sportyNorman Norrell is one of the most notable American designers throughout history. Indiana born, Norrell was a keen womenswear designer working primarily in gowns but also in clean, tailored looks. Unconstrained by wild novelty, Norrell designs bear with then a subtle grandeur and timeless demeanor. This 1960s Norrell suit is tailored from a matte black slubbed wool. The distinct texture of the slubbing creates for a contrast between the bias cut top