1970s Ombre Sequin Ruben Panis Maxi Dress designer-emilio-pucci Bust: approx 15" flat across

Bust: approx 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

The top closes at the back with a zipper and the skirt has a hidden zipper and hook and eye

Machine lace is mixed with taffeta ribboning - both gathered in ruffles and then stacked in tiers atop each other to make up that fabulous mid-calf to ankle length skirt

It is made of a combination of silk taffeta and hand made lace that I believe is hand made French silk needle lace

It is a beauty

1970s Ombre Sequin Ruben Panis Maxi Dress designer-emilio-pucci Bust: approx 15" flat acrossA light silk chiffon base makes this gown much lighter on than it may appear with that profusion of sequins. The way it is cut is very old Hollywood with full coverage form neck to hem. This allowed Ruben to take full advantage of the fabric and make that spectacular design. Vertical rows of sequins are hand sewn into place they begin at the top as a glossy black, change to a burgundy that matches the silk underneath and finally, finish in a