1950s Helena Barbieri Champagne Silk Satin Beaded Dress designer-suzy-perette Beautiful Chanel charm bracelet

Beautiful Chanel charm bracelet

Hidden pockets along the front seams of the dress

An interesting thing to note - I have seen a dress version of this piece on occasion in the past

Cut like a great coat it is the absolutely last word

The cut has a high neckline and is trained at the back

1950s Helena Barbieri Champagne Silk Satin Beaded Dress designer-suzy-perette Beautiful Chanel charm braceletI am always so pleased to have a Helena Barbieri piece come into the shop as they are a rare label to find and each is very special. Her specialty was formal wear and her signatures included embellishment mixed with decadent details. You would be hard pressed to find modern counterparts as finely done and constructed as far as the workmanship and detailing in one of her gowns. This one is absolutely beautiful and could easily be used as a wedding gown