Stunning 1960s Paul Whitney Numbered Strapless Beaded Gold & Red Silk Brocade Dress designer-lanvin Just extraordinary

Just extraordinary

There are pockets hidden along each hip and it is just incredibly graceful

An amazing flapper dress that combines black velvet with an unexpected array of pastels

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A pair of loose and easy pants and an over dress that you just slip on over your head to wear

Stunning 1960s Paul Whitney Numbered Strapless Beaded Gold & Red Silk Brocade Dress designer-lanvin Just extraordinaryPaul Whitney was a independent designer that there is not a lot of information out there on, but the pieces that I have seen are always extremely well made. I think he did custom one off pieces on request for his clients. This dress is absolutely stunning and shows the level of detail that he put into his work. The dress is numbered so certainly was a custom ordered piece. It is stunning. The fabric on this dress is a beautiful deep red silk brocade