Alfred Bosand Ivory beaded Bodice Silk chiffon Gown, 1970s

A flurry of mini white polka dots tumbles down onto dramatic black angel sleeves in this wonderful Leonard Paris dress from the Seventies. Cut from...

The self-taught Jean Muir made her name in the 1960s, creating a reputation for exquisitely tailored timeless, feminine clothing. Having previously worked as a designer for the famous textile house, Liberty of London, Muir’s designs are extremely fluid and often incorporate simple jersey or suede fabrics with small craft details throughout. Of her work, Muir has noted that she is more concerned with the process of engineering garments to make “beautiful shapes” rather than designing clothes. Her pieces are held in museums worldwide and she has been hailed as the greatest dressmaker in the world, in a league with Madame Grès, Chanel, and Vionnet. Done in an ivory chiffon featuring a print of large and small black polka dots, this divine Jean Muir dress is effortless and regal at once. The gathered bodice begins with a high square neckline and layered sheer angel sleeves. The knife-pleated chiffon creates a pleasing rhythm throughout, adding another dimension to the layered flounces of the skirt and fluttering elbow-length sleeves. The skirt falls from a high fitted waist to a maxi length just above the ankles, creating a classic, elegant silhouette, while decorative black stitching at the neckline and waist adds a note of refined elegance. Size estimate: SML/MED Measurements: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: up to 38 inches Length: 54 inches From the bust waistline, a layer of chiffon creates a long, knee-length flounce, bringing a fullness to the otherwise columnar structure of the dress. The hems of the sleeves and both layers of the skirt are edged in black silk, adding a nice contrast of texture along with striking pop of color. An excellent choice for a wedding or special occasion, this Jean Muir dress has stunning proportions and can easily be worn as a day-to-night look. This vintage Jean Muir dress...

Halston, according to some, invented the American look. With many of innovations in fabrications, Halston’s appeal is in the elegance of simplicity. Reflected in this 1970s vintage tunic, Halton designs tend to boast a demure silhouette and an exquisite fabric detail or vice-versa. Hand embroidered with thousands of gold, glass bugle beads and pearls this sleeveless tunic references the Byzantine era. The detailed embroidery creates a swilling motif as the visual labyrinth moves across the silk organza base. In between areas of beading, open crochet accents add additional texture to the garment. The circular rhythm is continued in the rounded scoop neck like and the slightly curved hem that sweeps up on either side into two slits. A dazzling garment such as this works wonders...

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