1960s Nathan Strong Black Silk Beaded Gown designer-lanvin The skirt is fully lined

The skirt is fully lined in a deep purple silky rayon and closes with a side painted metal zipper and a flat hook and eye at the waist

It is a real stunner and one that is endlessly interesting to style

His clients for that portion of his business were starlets and socialites and I only wish I knew the girl that had worn this one

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It closes with a back painted metal zipper and there are hidden set zippers on each cuff

1960s Nathan Strong Black Silk Beaded Gown designer-lanvin The skirt is fully linedThis is a stunning dress with an interesting mix of textures. The skirt is a puffed silk brocade that is cut to follow your curves and definitely has that old Hollywood starlet feel to it. It falls to the floor in a sleek column. This is topped by a simple scooped and sleeveless bodice that is densely covered with glossy black beads and sequins. The bodice is molded to fit the bust and the neckline is a soft rounded scoop. The back scoops quite low