1970s Purple Metallic Oscar De La Renta Dress designer-gucci She was a Dior Haute

She was a Dior Haute Couture client and this was made specifically for her in Paris and is a one of

Sleeves: 21

The fabric is a poly so will travel well and the cut is also simple and easy to wear

A slit is left open at the back for a bit of exposed skin to the waist

The corded pattern is stitched on by hand onto layer of silk netting

1970s Purple Metallic Oscar De La Renta Dress designer-gucci She was a Dior HauteWhat a fabulous little dress and I always love having Oscar's earlier pieces in the shop. The dress is very light I know it looks like it should not be with all that glittering gold, and indeed at first glance it appears to be a brocade, but the fabric is actually a light textured silk organza. Woven through this is a gold thread that highlights the vibrant print custom screened onto the dress. The pattern is fantastic pinks and purples create a vivid