1960s Bead & Pearl Encrusted George Halley Gown designer-leonard-paris The waist is elastic so

The waist is elastic so is extremely comfortable to wear and will adjust easily to fit many sizes

The bow at the front is the stand out detail - it is set at the waist on an angle and purposely large and dramatic

The waist nips in and a sash in the same fabric can be ties loose as shown or wrapped for a more exotic look

The effect of this is just brilliant and gives the dress and extra layer of richness and luxury

Reference Photos: S/S 2001 Versace Runway Collection

1960s Bead & Pearl Encrusted George Halley Gown designer-leonard-paris The waist is elastic soThis amazing gown only gets better as you get nearer and see the many details that have been added to its entire surface. Rarely do you see a piece so heavily encrusted with appliques as this piece. It is entirely hand finished and meticulously crafted. The fabric is a stunning green silk brocade and just the pure beauty of that perfect green makes its own statement. I believe it to be hand woven silk and there is a secondary color at play underneath