1970s Elaborate Heavily Sequin Butterfly Top Or Cape sold gold thread has been worked

gold thread has been worked in to highlight the vibrant print that is custom screened onto the gown

I love the banding worked into the pattern that defines the hem and waist area

An amazing find with a real antique and exotic feel

An unusual strap would expose each shoulder but still give the illusion of a a "sleeve"

In the video below you can see this outfit on the runway at about the 3:30 mark

1970s Elaborate Heavily Sequin Butterfly Top Or Cape sold gold thread has been workedThis is one of those amazing little pieces you can only find with vintage. These were all the rage during the seventies and you find them in varying degrees of quality. This is one of the very well done and far more elaborate then most with yards of fabric and a very dramatic silhouette and cut. All the sequin work is hand done and it quite fabulous once on. The black silk chiffon base is entirely covered in glossy white and black sequins mixed and