1960s Real Metal Thread Shift Dress Set designer-bessi rare and iconic piece that

rare and iconic piece that is impossible to find

It is a perfect pop of happiness that you cannot help but smile when you see it

Comprised of opaque glass pearl beads in black and white

I love how each arm widens as it nears the cuffs and ends in a slight point

The neck is high and the sleeves billow above the wrist

1960s Real Metal Thread Shift Dress Set designer-bessi rare and iconic piece thatThis dress is a great example of that tubular, shift shaped 1960s silhouette and it is a little unusual because of the fabric. It still has its original paper tags attached inside that state that 30% of the fabric is real metal! The silver colored metal thread used and woven through it really goes it a beautiful glinting sheen and depth to the design. The colors are fabulous palette of creams, taupes and greys mixed with that silver thread. A classic