1960s Nathan Strong Black Silk Beaded Gown designer-lanvin It is a real stunner

It is a real stunner and one that is endlessly interesting to style

The label marks it as made for export to the Japanese market at the time

The skirt is beautifully full and flows to the floor

It closes with a back painted metal zipper and there are hidden set zippers on each cuff

His clients for that portion of his business were starlets and socialites and I only wish I knew the girl that had worn this one

1960s Nathan Strong Black Silk Beaded Gown designer-lanvin It is a real stunnerThis is a stunning dress with an interesting mix of textures. The skirt is a puffed silk brocade that is cut to follow your curves and definitely has that old Hollywood starlet feel to it. It falls to the floor in a sleek column. This is topped by a simple scooped and sleeveless bodice that is densely covered with glossy black beads and sequins. The bodice is molded to fit the bust and the neckline is a soft rounded scoop. The back scoops quite low