1960's Helen Rose Couture Orange Silk-Chiffon Hourglass Ruffle Gown Set

ID: 0801231 Size: small Condition: Excellent An incredibly chic and ultra rare Helen Rose couture vibrant orange semi-sheer silk chiffon hourglass gown ensemble dating back to the mid 1960's. Helen Rose won two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design: "The Bad and the Beautiful" in 1952 and "I'll Cry Tomorrow" in 1955. She was nominated a further eight times and was well-known for designing famous iconic looks of the stars of this era. She designed the wedding dress of Grace Kelly when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. She also designed clothing for Elizabeth Taylor in the movies "Father of the Bride" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" as well as her bridal gown when she married Conrad Nicky Hilton. Helen Rose, like Edith Head and Irene Lentz, was one of the rare women who became chief costume designer for a major film studio. Her style was elegant and understated but still extremely innovative.This sensational museum worthy beauty is a perfect example of her pure genius. The f