1960s Lauretta Alta Moda Blue and Purple Sequinned Dress Purple_Satin_Dress each with red gemstone detail

each with red gemstone detail to the centre and green leaves to the outer edges

Catalina was a super brand of its day and Marilyn Monroe was an avid fan

There is a little gather along the square part of the neckline and some of the pleating falls down to the waistband where ties are attached just below the bust - very Grecian in look

Tom Ford was brought in as head designer following the sale of the company to Gucci in 2000

1960s Lauretta Alta Moda Blue and Purple Sequinned Dress Purple_Satin_Dress each with red gemstone detailThis mesmerising sequinned dress was designed in the late 1960s by Lauretta. We found a photo of Italian singer Milva (Maria Ilva Biolcati) in 1968 wearing what appears to be an identical dress. Made in Italy using alta moda (haute couture) craftsmanship, it is exquisitely handmade. Cut to a mod silhouette and falling to below the knee, it has a loose, swinging body which is weighted by the elaborate sequin work. The long sleeves are slightly cropped