1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress vintage-evening-dress The top of the dress

The top of the dress is lined with cream satin

here Gianni Versace has drawn on the same elaborate design influences he found fame for with his namesake brand

2 cm) Shoulders - 16 in (40

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

this piece is two decades old and has some tiny pin prick-size holes that are only noticeable on very close inspection

1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress vintage-evening-dress The top of the dressThis 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