1960s Heavy Hand Beaded Black Shift designer-mollie-parnis Fully lines in organza and

Fully lines in organza and closes with a back nylon zipper

Though I have seen the very occasional dress by this label that was obviously done at a later date

back painted zipper

A peplum sits around the hip to balance that shortness

Fully lined in black silk

1960s Heavy Hand Beaded Black Shift designer-mollie-parnis Fully lines in organza andThis is an incredible dress that is completely covered in a three dimensional design done by hand with glossy black sequins and bead work. The base of the dress is a knit that has had ever square inch completely covered by hand. The overall effect is amazing. The dress is very heavy off the body as all that work is glass beads in different shapes and it is so heavily applied. I love the diamond print that has been created and how the black catches the