1960s Hand Done Ribbon, Sequin & Bead Dress designer-alexander-mcqueen The body of the top

The body of the top is cut straight and is hand painted in a wild clash of colors

Onto the front of the bodice that has a shoulder strap is an elaborate and beautiful hand applied bird of paradise made entirely of sparkly rhinestones

This amazing robe is made of a beautiful and fine black silk

You could easily belt this for more shape but I do like it loose and full with the length as it is

1960s Hand Done Ribbon, Sequin & Bead Dress designer-alexander-mcqueen The body of the topThe detail work on this dress was entirely done by hand and it is quite incredible! It is aobviously a high end piece and its label is a Palm Beach designer or shop called Harold Grant. The base is a light knit that I beleive has cashmere in it. Through the knit, literally, are yellow ribbons that are placed to form big circular medallions with a flower suggested at the center of each. Hand placed through and around these are sequins and pearl