Elegant 1950s Philip Hulitar Couture Gathered Front Panel Champagne Strapless Silk DressPhilip Hulitar designed from 1949 to his retirement in 1964 so his pieces fall in a very defined period of time. He was known for his sophisticated dresses and evening gowns. Shortly after the launch of his label a journalist gushed that; 'The star of a gifted designer has risen recently on the fashion horizon'. Prior to the launch of his label he was the in house designer and head of the women's dress division for Bergdorf Goodmans for 18 years. I