YEAR: 1951

DESCRIPTION: Black strapless silk satin evening dress

For Fall 1951 Sophie showed her collection at a ball held on the second floor of Saks.  In their review the New York Times  hailed the collection as “glamorous” and heralded Gimbel’s “extravagant mode for evening”.  One  evening dress in particular was singled out for distinction thusly: “Giving the illusion of fullness to the slim skirt of a black satin ensemble was a flying panel at one side.” They were perhaps referring to this elegant creation above.