1970s Beaded Bob Mackie Gown designer-andre-laug There are no real flaws

There are no real flaws to note other a tiny bit of shattering to the silk at the inside neck above the label and another area on the lining under one loop - neither of these show when the coat is work and the fabric is still strong and wearable

A rounded bust line and peplum effect hip add to the bombshell effect

The dress has a single hook & eye at the back of the neck and the coat a single hook & eye at the neck

It is believed that this set was custom made and based on the 1980 Haute Couture collection as seen in the "Yves Saint Laurent" book published by The Metropolitan Museum in 1984 and a dress with similar ruffle treatment shown in the "YSL

Its is cut full and plays on volume - there is a bit of break where the skirt meets the bodice and the op is collared and yoked beautifully

1970s Beaded Bob Mackie Gown designer-andre-laug There are no real flawsThis is a stunning and rare gown designed by Bob Mackie who is best known for dressing Cher and for his love of opulence and bead work! He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis and I think he secretly always designed for the big screen and the bygone glamor of Hollywood. His work always is over the top and extravagant. This is an amazing silk gown that is extremely sexy and flattering. The base is a striped silk that has bands of a deep teal and