1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress Armani_collezioni These dresses were extremely costly

These dresses were extremely costly in their day and always hand beaded by the most skilled artisans onto signature mesh

thin fabric belt and then flows into an A-line flared skirt

Would best suit a US size 2-4 / UK size 6-8

Mamie Eisenhower and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

6 cm )Shoulders - 17 in

1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress Armani_collezioni These dresses were extremely costlyThis 1960s couture amethyst purple dress is a real showstopper. Tailored from two frothy layers of purple silk of the finest quality, the top layer is made of soft flowing chiffon and the bottom is silk satin in a darker, deeper purple tone. The chiffon falls from below the gathered bust in an empire line cut. It has an elegant short sleeve, wide neck top which is heavily embellished; purple sequins and iridescent bugle beads are scattered amongst