Amazing 1950s Mde. Etoile Ivory Silk Heavily Hand Beaded Demi Couture Dress w Scoop Back z-archive-1970s It is very strong and

It is very strong and wearable as is

The unusual colour choice combined with his signature cuts make them instantly recognizable as being his work

The skirt is lined in an ivory silk

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It is just heavy enough to keep the shape but light enough that it is constructed as if it was made from fabric

Amazing 1950s Mde. Etoile Ivory Silk Heavily Hand Beaded Demi Couture Dress w Scoop Back z-archive-1970s It is very strong andA gorgeous one of a kind dress from a small Atelier in New York from the 1950s. The dress is made to Demi couture levels with extensive hand work. An ivory silk base has been heavily hand beaded to cover the entire dress. At the front the dress has a scooped neck. I love how the edge of neck line follows the shape and pattern of the embellishments. At the back it scoops low so you get a bare expanse of skin showing. This is that classic old Hollywood