Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vicky-tiel It is a true deep

It is a true deep black - some photos are slightly lighter to show detail

Closes with hook and eye and snaps at the waist - you could probably get another 1" if you moved them

Sleeves: 19" from dropped shoulder

Really lovely and highly collectible piece

very rare and very special

Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vicky-tiel It is a true deepPatricia Lester gowns are often referred to as "Fortuny inspired" however, she has said that she actually had not see the work of Fortuny when she embarked upon her journey to create this unique pleated fabric. Her husband Charles has worked with Patricia from their studio in Wales since 1964 and they produced, and are still producing, some of the most exquisite fabric ever made. Their pleating technique, though reminiscent of Fortuny, is proprietary