1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress vintage-evening-dress Wim Hemmink was a fashion

Wim Hemmink was a fashion and costume designer from the Netherlands who designed his playful occasion wear in London

The skirt has a drop-waist and attaches to the top with a playful zig-zag hem

We believe it would best fit a size UK 10

best remembered for his fashion shoot in 1968 with the model Veruschka for Vogue

1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress vintage-evening-dress Wim Hemmink was a fashionThis 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