1960s Heavy Hand Beaded Black Shift designer-geoffrey-beene The halter goes up and

The halter goes up and around the neck and it zips very low on the back

Pintucks run up the bodice with eyelet lace ruffled detailing on either side

Ribbon finished edges inside

The matching shawl has the same edged ruffle treatment

That is a double seal of approval

1960s Heavy Hand Beaded Black Shift designer-geoffrey-beene The halter goes up andThis is an incredible dress that is completely covered in a three dimensional design done by hand with glossy black sequins and bead work. The base of the dress is a knit that has had ever square inch completely covered by hand. The overall effect is amazing. The dress is very heavy off the body as all that work is glass beads in different shapes and it is so heavily applied. I love the diamond print that has been created and how the black catches the