Paraphernalia Vintage Youthquake Black Open Knit Bell Sleeve Ruffle Mini Dress HOLD hot colors on a purple

hot colors on a purple background

Dome/half ball studs carefully placed and embedded into the frame

Partial button up placket at front with pretty mother of pearl shell buttons

dark brown

Bonnie Cashin Weatherwear for Russel Taylor

Paraphernalia Vintage Youthquake Black Open Knit Bell Sleeve Ruffle Mini Dress HOLD hot colors on a purpleIncredible vintage late 1960s early70s dress from famed label Paraphernalia, an innovative, iconic boutique of the era. It's unclear which talented up and comer designed this piece (Betsey Johnson, Deanna Littell, Joel Schumacher, or Diana Dew, to name a few), but the quintessential youthquake essence of the boutique is absolutely within this design. Mesmerizing and interesting knit mini dress that is open see through, in black. Flared, flouncy skirt