c1967 Plunging Black Silk George Halley Gown designer-stella-mccartney He worked under the great

He worked under the great Charles James at the beginning of his career as a designer and you can see that influence in his later ball gowns

Bust: approx 16" flat across but there are no true side seams because of the cut of the arms

Both pieces are fully lined in a fine

A stunning signed free-form setting sprinkled with brilliant full cut diamonds (approx

c1967 Plunging Black Silk George Halley Gown designer-stella-mccartney He worked under the greatThis phenomenal heavy black silk evening gown is undeniably exquisite in its cut and design. The sheer simplicity of line combined with that beautiful fabric combine to create one of the most beautiful gowns I have ever had pass through my hands. The fabric is a black silk that has just enough weight to it to hold the shape and volume the piece requires. The front and back both plunge right to the waist with just elongated triangle panels curving up