1960s Pearl Detailed George Halley Gown designer-valentino Typical of the seventies it

Typical of the seventies it is cut with a definitive nod tot he past and has a turn if the century feel mixed with a bit of bohemian glamour

Note that there are two additional snaps that look to have been added at a later date to make the belt smaller

That photo was taken in 1939 when these were the height of fashion

Very slight creases near the elbow that stayed in the fabric even after cleaning

1960s Pearl Detailed George Halley Gown designer-valentino Typical of the seventies itThis amazing gown only gets better as you get nearer and see the many details that have been added to the bodice. It is entirely hand finished and meticulously crafted. The fabric is a panne silk velvet that is insanely smooth to the touch. It also give the gown a sleek finish that catches and bounces the light beautifully and I love the contrast between the light and dark. The bodice is especially wonderful it is covered in swirls of varying sized