1960s Bead & Pearl Encrusted George Halley Gown designer-leonard-paris The bodice is strapless and

The bodice is strapless and fitted ad is a combination of purple and deep blue lace as the base with a white ribbon sewn over that in the curvy design you see

The waist nips in and a sash in the same fabric can be ties loose as shown or wrapped for a more exotic look

Amazing and very very rare piece

The effect of this is just brilliant and gives the dress and extra layer of richness and luxury

1960s Bead & Pearl Encrusted George Halley Gown designer-leonard-paris The bodice is strapless andThis amazing gown only gets better as you get nearer and see the many details that have been added to its entire surface. Rarely do you see a piece so heavily encrusted with appliques as this piece. It is entirely hand finished and meticulously crafted. The fabric is a stunning green silk brocade and just the pure beauty of that perfect green makes its own statement. I believe it to be hand woven silk and there is a secondary color at play underneath