Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vicky-tiel It is a true deep

It is a true deep black - some photos are slightly lighter to show detail

The fabric is a silver toned silk organza that floats over a shorter sexy inner dress whose exterior is the same fabric

The base is black silk netting on a black tissue silk lining and the netting has been meticulously hand beaded on every square inch

Closes with hook and eye and snaps at the waist - you could probably get another 1" if you moved them

40 tcw) are added to great effect

Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vicky-tiel It is a true deepPatricia Lester gowns are often referred to as "Fortuny inspired" however, she has said that she actually had not see the work of Fortuny when she embarked upon her journey to create this unique pleated fabric. Her husband Charles has worked with Patricia from their studio in Wales since 1964 and they produced, and are still producing, some of the most exquisite fabric ever made. Their pleating technique, though reminiscent of Fortuny, is proprietary