Rare 1950s Schiaparelli Hand Beaded Sweater designer-stephen-burrows Mary Mcfadden Couture gown incorporating

Mary Mcfadden Couture gown incorporating her signature pleat technique in the fabric

Very chic and couture

The velvet really gives it an extra dimension of depth and texture

This same red ruffle is done in a tiered double layer at the hem

Retains its original suede belt that is numbered on the back suggesting a custom or special order

Rare 1950s Schiaparelli Hand Beaded Sweater designer-stephen-burrows Mary Mcfadden Couture gown incorporatingThis little beaded cardigan by the house of Schiaperelli is a find. The base is a deep blue and onto this are hand done beaded circles in various sizes and combinations of red and white. The color absolutely pops off the blouse base and I love the classic fifties styling with is cropped cut and loose fit through the body. It closes with little glossy white ball buttons and they are the perfect finish. Any piece by her is rare and to have such a