1940s Cordé Black Cord Fabric Top Handle Bag runway The dress fastens to the

The dress fastens to the rear with the original zip and it's in fabulous vintage condition with no issues of any note

It has a central button fastening with each of the buttons covered in matching fabric sewn over the plastic button bases

evening and informal daywear

Designed a century ago and most likely by a couturier of note

a dramatic dagger collar and an open front from the waist up - cannily designed to reveal the beadwork on the slip underneath

1940s Cordé Black Cord Fabric Top Handle Bag runway The dress fastens to theThe Annette Handbag Company originated the cord bag trend, introducing the style in 1931 and patenting the "Genuine CORD" label in 1939. Made in England, this timeless top handle bag is detailed all over with black cord that formed subtle patterns across its faces. It is cut to a trapeze shape. It closes with a gold tone metal clasp at the top, and the claps is further detailed with black cord. The top handle is crafted from black cord fabric. The bag