1950s Helena Barbieri Beaded Dress designer-valentino pretty versions of the traditional

pretty versions of the traditional kimono

I love the crispness of the white against the blue too

Closes with a back

I love that they did each girl in a vivid turquoise - that particular color against the chocolate is just amazing

I love the rich feel it gives the piece

1950s Helena Barbieri Beaded Dress designer-valentino pretty versions of the traditionalHelena Barbieri pieces are as rare as rare can be and this one is so beautiful it takes my breathe away. A rich, luxurious, cream silk base has a flat cut velvet design set directly into the fabric. The skirt is a slight bubble silhouette and the waist is constructed with a slight gather of soft flat pleats. The bodice is strapless and is beaded using pink rhinestones, beads, crystals & sequins! The bead work goes all around the front and across the