1960s Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Dress with Silver Beading designer-mr-blackwell his prized address of 51

his prized address of 51 Avenue Montaigne was the sumptuous realm of a certain fashion where  'everything is fluidity

Photograph by Angela Y

This is a really unusual piece for him and I would guess that it was specifically made upon the request of a client

The super model length skirt wraps into place and flares out in a wide A-line form the waist

Fully lined through the bodice in a fine

1960s Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Dress with Silver Beading designer-mr-blackwell his prized address of 51The 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