1970s Silver Applique Velvet Victor Costa Gown designer-jacques-heim It was all hand done

It was all hand done onto lace applique and then these were hand applied to the dress

The sleeves taper into ribbed knit cuffs that mirror the finish on the waist and collar

From there

The embellishment n the bodice is of course the most beautiful detail - it rings the waist and goes up the front and right around the neck

Hand finished and very well made

1970s Silver Applique Velvet Victor Costa Gown designer-jacques-heim It was all hand doneThis late seventies gown from Victor Costa is pretty fabulous. I am not normally a huge fan of velvets but for some reason the edgy mix of the black edged silver lame detailing puts this gown into a category all on its own. It is cut to hug every curve and follow the lines of the girl wearing it. It has a sexy rounded and scooped bodice that gives it an Old Hollywood feel and I love how the silver detailing is set so it trails up and over the top