1960s Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Dress with Silver Beading designer-mr-blackwell Fully lined through the bodice

Fully lined through the bodice in a fine

Cut halter style you step into it and then it hooks and ties at the bottom of the deep front plunge

The edges of each pattern and the neck and sleeves are finishes with rows of gold seed beads

There are some tiny pinholes on an area near the hem of the front (photoed) and a smaller area at the back of the skirt at hip level that does not detract from the overall beauty - the skirt has enough fabric that once on they get lost

It is an incredible display of her talents on print and textile and draws back on her greatest designs

1960s Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Dress with Silver Beading designer-mr-blackwell Fully lined through the bodiceThe workmanship and fabrication of this gown is an absolute dream. The fabric is a beautiful silk chiffon that has been dyed in hues of pinks and light lavender stripes that have a subtle gold thread that is woven through the silk in checked pattern. This gives the entire gown a subtle glow as the gold catches the light. At the waist, cuffs and neck, there is a heavy banding of hand applied silver glass tube beads that are are tightly spaced and