1960s Cream Beaded Bodice Shift Dress print dress white and silvery brown colourway

white and silvery brown colourway

whoever made it had a fabulous appreciation of historical costume and it's quite possible this dress was made for a Hollywood film - it was purchased in LA

the house of Carven was one of the first fashion houses to stage its runway shows globally

side pocket details and a matching yellow silk lining throughout

1960s Cream Beaded Bodice Shift Dress print dress white and silvery brown colourwayLate 1960s or early 1970s mini dress in a pale cream off white colour, with an elaborate roundel design edged in gold sequins, both front and back, at intervals. Each of the centres have a beaded tassel with a drop pearl. The collar has then been packed with larger white iridescent sequins individually sewn at a raised angle around the neckline which also features a light mesh underlay. It is beautifully tailored at the waist with a fitted, pencil