Contessa Visconte Vintage Skirt Suit

Vintage Contessa Visconte Modello Couture, Made in Italy Two Piece Gold Threaded Skirt Suit Sleeveless suit top has beautiful covered buttons down the front center. The skirt has a side zipper with two eye hook closures. Fabric is: 75% Wool 25% Chromoflex Metallic This belonged to my grandmother and we believe it is from the 1950's.   It has been stored folded in a plastic zipper pouch and is in flawless condition.  All buttons, zippers, hooks are original and work well.  This article explains the celebrity appeal of this designer, as well as others. http://69colebrookerow.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-fifties-and-rise-of-italian-fashion.html