1980s Mary MacFadden Couture Sequin Gown designer-valentino The skirt flows long and

The skirt flows long and lean

in the 50s was an equal to Valentino and Irene Galtzine

Each should poufs out from the neck and then turns into a skinny sleeve of fabric that is worn bunched up along the arm as they are each equally as long

I love how the stripes line up perfectly where they meet between the top and skirt too

Red lizard skin exterior/leather lined item features gold mounts & center locking hook clasp

1980s Mary MacFadden Couture Sequin Gown designer-valentino The skirt flows long andIn 1975 Mary McFadden invented a pleated technique that was a nod to Fortuny but was done in a polyester fabric and whose pleating was permanent. This fabrication became her trademark and was considered cutting edge at the time. This particular gown is a wonderful example of how she worked that fabric in and used it in contrast with other textural elements. The skirt is a beautiful silk brocade and has a subtle shimmer to tit. The top is of course her