1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress big_sequin_dress Our model is a UK

Our model is a UK 6-8 and 5ft 4in (163 cm) and this dress fit her well but was slightly roomy on her bust

The dress fastens at the back with a metal zip and is styled in the photos without a petticoat

this is verging on extraordinary given the complexity of the carving and the shear number of individuals beads

The hem features a bold art deco pattern made up with an intricate arrangement of closely compact opalescent ivory and transparent bugle beads which again take on a metallic appearance in the light

The sleeves are three quarter length and feature a folded cuff

1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress big_sequin_dress Our model is a UKBold and bright late 1980s silk jacquard dress by Louis Feraud. It has a high, rounded neckline and long sleeves which are padded at the shoulder to create a distinctly 80s structured silhouette. It fastens down the back with the original zipper, neatly concealed with a placket. The dress is nipped in at the waist with ruched detail and a tie to the left hip. The fabric is a navy blue, with a very fine and slightly iridescent polka dot jacquard