1930s Jean Patou Couture Golden Silk Velvet Wrap Gown designer-oscar-de-la-renta This tops a long skirt

This tops a long skirt that widens out softly as it nears the ground and has hidden pockets along the tucked in front seaming

It is so bright and cheerful and absolutely the perfect red to flatter most skin tones

If you love it in the photos you will be  astonished when you actually get to see the level of construction and work that would have been done to so densely hand apply all the tiny sequins by hand to cover the dress with this amount of coverage

Josefa caftans are amazing pieces of art-to-wear

heavy grade and high quality silk satin

1930s Jean Patou Couture Golden Silk Velvet Wrap Gown designer-oscar-de-la-renta This tops a long skirtThis stunning and rare gown by one of the great couturiers is an absolute wonderful find and a true treasure. It is also incredibly beautiful and the fabric choice with its lush, liquid appearance only adds to that beauty. The color is a deep gold and build on his preference for the color yellow, taking it into evening for this gorgeous gown. It has the appearance of a wrap through the draped skirt that curves up to show a bit of leg. The offset