1960s French Hand Bead & Rhinestone Net Gown designer-frank-usher Bergdorf's salon in the twenties

Bergdorf's salon in the twenties was one of the epi-center of New York fashion and the place that well-heeled women flocked to for the best of Paris fashion

The sleeves sit off shoulder and actually attach under each arm - almost giving them the effect of being gloves

The bodice crosses with a matching fabric to the waist band halter that goes up and around the neck

True circle skirts from the fifties are not the easiest thing to find anymore and this one is a beauty

The construction is superb

1960s French Hand Bead & Rhinestone Net Gown designer-frank-usher Bergdorf's salon in the twentiesThis is an exquisite 1960s net sheath whose exterior is covered with hand done bead work. Made of two layers of a fine pale pink net with flowers adoring its surface. You would rarely see this level of handwork on a piece today and if you did it would cost far more! ! Each flower is a beautiful dense portrait with tube beads, faux pearls, sequins and rhinestones forming a raised 3D effect blossom. These cover the entire dress on both the front and