1980s Mary MacFadden Couture Sequin Gown designer-valentino Hips: to 24" flat across

Hips: to 24" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

The original tie belt cinches in the waist and the result is one long

The skirt flows long and lean

Each should poufs out from the neck and then turns into a skinny sleeve of fabric that is worn bunched up along the arm as they are each equally as long

1980s Mary MacFadden Couture Sequin Gown designer-valentino Hips: to 24" flat acrossIn 1975 Mary McFadden invented a pleated technique that was a nod to Fortuny but was done in a polyester fabric and whose pleating was permanent. This fabrication became her trademark and was considered cutting edge at the time. This particular gown is a wonderful example of how she worked that fabric in and used it in contrast with other textural elements. The skirt is a beautiful silk brocade and has a subtle shimmer to tit. The top is of course her