1950s Fully Beaded Brillant Turquoise Gown designer-zandra-rhodes Even the one from the

Even the one from the MET seems to have the same softening of the pleats and color through the arm area and I believe this occurs partly from age and partly as a result of the pleats being moved more in this area when worn

The cut is that of a classic cheongsam with a fitted body

This is a beautiful scarf weight silk dress by Ungaro

It is hand dyed on a textured silk brocade

1950s Fully Beaded Brillant Turquoise Gown designer-zandra-rhodes Even the one from theI always have a soft spot for these formal beaded 1950s gowns and it is very unusual to find one in such a magnificent color! The satin base is a deep azure turquoise blue and it is quite beautiful. The fabric has a floral pattern worked through it and then onto this are a combination of seed and tube beads that follow and highlight that design. This is done from top to toe making the gown a good weight when you lift it but once on it perfectly