1960s Maxwell Shieff Harem Jumpsuit designer-adele-simpson Constructed of a light weight

Constructed of a light weight grey wool is is deceptively simple at first glance - just a simple A-line

When on it is light and easy to wear but there is weight to it at the same time because of the metal ring detailing that is done around the neck and the waist

It closes with an inside tie and that huge

Double layer of the silk jersey through the bodice and the pants are unlined

Length: 62" from neck to hem

1960s Maxwell Shieff Harem Jumpsuit designer-adele-simpson Constructed of a light weightMaxwell Shieff was a Beverly Hills wardrobe designer for the movies and also did made to order piece for clients. He was a master tailor and his gowns are renowned for their cut and attention to detail. This is a really unusual piece for him and I would guess that it was specifically made upon the request of a client. It is very avant garde for its time period and a fore runner of the look and feel you see in later decades. A slinky red knit jersey is