1960s Beaded Silk Satin Curiel Gown 1920s and Antique The skirt is remarkably full

The skirt is remarkably full - there is miles of fabric in there

The dress itself is strapless and has a peaked bodice made of the coral and metallic combination

Onto this are rows of little yellow ducks done is folk art fashion and in rows from tops to bottom

Another sits under the buttons - but when worn these all look like smooth panels

1960s Beaded Silk Satin Curiel Gown 1920s and Antique The skirt is remarkably fullGabriella Curiel was an Italian designer whose line was picked up in the 1960s by Bergdorf Goodman's. Her daughter continues a demi couture and haute couture business and modern day pieces are priced in the 4 6 figures! This is a rare, original piece from the 1960s and was a special order. My client had this piece made for her and wore it to several NYC events in the sixties! The gown is extraordinary. A heavy raw silk in a feminine pink, has been