Iconic 60s MCM Norman Norell NY Black & White N Logo Signature Silk Scarf NWOT

Description: Hello and thank you for viewing our listing This iconic 60s Mid Century Modern Norman Norell NY scarf is a luxurious and high-fashion accessory that is perfect for any outfit. It is in absolutely perfect like new condition and was purchased from an estate sale of a scarf, collector, Made from 100% pure Japanese silk, this scarf is hand-sewn and hand-rolled with a beautiful geometric pattern in black and white. The scarf is a multifunctional piece that can be worn in many ways and is perfect for any season. Its vintage look and bohemian style make it a unique addition to any collection. The N logo signature adds a touch of elegance to this already stunning scarf. This scarf is dry clean only and measures 26 inches in length and width. Please feel free to message me with any questions. I will consider any offer. Thank you again. And now a little about the designer, the great and iconic Norman Norell: Norman Norell was considered one of the top American designers, I would say top International designers, when I began at Saks Fifth Avenue, Chicago and I had the extreme honor of presenting his annual fashion shows in the Grand Ballroom of the Chicago Hilton on South Michigan Avenue (I have done more shows at the Hilton than any other venue) for the American Cancer Society Women's Board, an organization I worked with for many years and featured the best of the best of American designers. Mr. Norell didn't do many formal shows outside of New York, but when we asked him to come to Chicago he readily agreed, you see he had cancer himself so the cause was one he strongly believed in. The Norell shows were unique in that Mr. Norell brought his four models with him, Claudia, Doreen, Clare and Yvonne and we chose four local models and did their hair and make-up in exactly the same manner. You couldn't tell which were the New York models or the Chicago models. At the time, the Norell look was a slick "garcon" haircut, very severe yet stunning and perfect for his clothing. The make-up was extremely dramatic with smoky eye and red lip (a la the Van Dongan portrait of the Marchesa Luisa Casati, if you don't know about her, please educate yourself via books* and, of course, the internet! An amazing character!) In addition, there was no commentary, we did commentary with all shows, and to only use 8 models, which was the norm then, with just music was unusual. Believe me, these garments didn't need descriptions, they spoke perfectly on their own. In retrospect, it added to the elegance and salon feel of the shows and the models walked the runway very slowly so the audience could see the details of the clothes. At one of the fashion shows he had silk scarves to go with some of the outfits, and as the show was in progress he decided on the spur of the moment to have the models toss them into the audience, obviously creating quite a frenzy, what fun and totally unexpected! I wonder who still has one of those scarves. At one point in time, Revlon introduced a Norell fragrance, the first to be named for an American designer. Saks, of course, gave all the guests a bottle as their gift. The fragrance was relaunched a couple of years ago at Neiman Marcus. Mr. Norell was always very gracious to all the staff and worked with the clientele perfectly...advising them on selections to add to their vast Norell wardrobes. Many of these garments are now housed at the Chicago History Museum in the Costume Collection and this iconic scarf is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art!

Price: 79.99 USD

Location: Crossville, Tennessee

End Time: 2025-01-27T04:30:21.000Z

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