Rare Late 1920s Early 1930s Howard Greer Silver Beaded Halter Dress w Silk Tulle Net Tiered Skirt designer-chanel touching Lisa's hair

touching Lisa's hair

I see one missing green stone at the back (see photo) otherwise no other missing stones or rhinestones

These are so hard to find and this is a fine example

I would not be surprised to see someone wearing Halston for the upcoming Met Gala themed exhibit on American fashion

The dress is made from a beautiful silk velvet that is fused onto a silk chiffon base

Rare Late 1920s Early 1930s Howard Greer Silver Beaded Halter Dress w Silk Tulle Net Tiered Skirt designer-chanel touching Lisa's hairHoward Greer started his career working for the famed Lucile. He then served int he war and upon his return in 1921 got a job in Hollywood. By 1925 he was the head of the wardrobe department of the studio that we now know of as Paramount. In 1927 he opened a couture salon patterned after Lucile and his time there. He was the first costume designer to open his own couture house. His pieces took weeks to complete and required numerous fittings. They