Unbelievable Vintage Turnbull & Asser Men's Black Velvet Smoking Jacket w Braided Silk Cord designer-givenchy One of her gowns currently

One of her gowns currently resides as part of the permanent archives of the Royal Ontario Museum

The skirt really has tremendous movement that is not conveyed in a still photograph

There is a full boned inner bodice that wraps around the wearer and holds the dress in place

Much ado has been made in recent years about the advent of wearing day cut pieces that are embellished with evening detailing or in evening fabric

Unbelievable Vintage Turnbull & Asser Men's Black Velvet Smoking Jacket w Braided Silk Cord designer-givenchy One of her gowns currentlyTurnbull & Asser was founded in 1885 by Messrs Regan Turnbull who was a hosier and Ernest Asser whose background was in sales. The original London shop focused on men's hosiery. They soon expanded to meet the needs of their wealthy clients and offered a bespoke service for the making of gentlemens clothes. In 1895 they changed their name to Turnbull & Asser. They have a long and lustrous history and still operate to this day. This is a men's piece but