Late 1970s Stephen Burrows Hand Beaded Asymmetrical Hem Jersey Dress designer-hardy-amies Each shoulder is cut high

Each shoulder is cut high and wide and I have slightly styled it so that it sits up so you can truly get an idea of how fabulous the cut is

In between the ribbon weave the silk is semi-transparent and the play between the two opacities is stunning in person

Very chic and very beautiful in person

This is Valli at his best and is a stunning achievement in cut and concept

Late 1970s Stephen Burrows Hand Beaded Asymmetrical Hem Jersey Dress designer-hardy-amies Each shoulder is cut highStephen Burrows was known for his innovative use of matte jersey fabrics in a rainbow of colours. He colour blocked it, detailed it with beading, draped it on the bias and added cutouts to highlight the body. He used the Jasco brand jersey for his work which was light in weight and had some stretch. Many of his pieces, including this one, had their hems finished with a complex zig zag edging. This became known as a 'lettuce' finish and became his