1980s Paul-Louis Orrier Emerald Green Silk Taffeta Couture Dress w Extravagant Ruffles designer-john-galliano The bead work and rhinestones

The bead work and rhinestones here really catch the light and it is quite beautiful

There are yards of fabric in it so with every move the effect of the fabric swirling around you is wonderful

She custom designed all of the prints that she used on her work and the flowers on this one have been screened onto the top silk chiffon overlay and onto the inner silk twill part of dress

April 2019

1980s Paul-Louis Orrier Emerald Green Silk Taffeta Couture Dress w Extravagant Ruffles designer-john-galliano The bead work and rhinestonesPaul Louis Orrier was a French designer who is not as well known by the masses but did produce beautifully made clothing. His best work was his pieces for the evening. Not every piece of his work is as fabulous as others but when you do find one of the truly fabulous ones its wonderful. This is one of those pieces. The dress is made from a silk taffeta that gives it just enough weight and structure to be able to create the impressive lines and volume