1980s Mary MacFadden Couture Sequin Gown designer-valentino I love the high collar

I love the high collar and the full sleeves that are caught by a wide band of silk jersey at each cuff

Each should poufs out from the neck and then turns into a skinny sleeve of fabric that is worn bunched up along the arm as they are each equally as long

Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam of the lining

As brilliant as the photos are it does not do the set justice

1980s Mary MacFadden Couture Sequin Gown designer-valentino I love the high collarIn 1975 Mary McFadden invented a pleated technique that was a nod to Fortuny but was done in a polyester fabric and whose pleating was permanent. This fabrication became her trademark and was considered cutting edge at the time. This particular gown is a wonderful example of how she worked that fabric in and used it in contrast with other textural elements. The skirt is a beautiful silk brocade and has a subtle shimmer to tit. The top is of course her