1960s Heavy Hand Beaded Black Shift designer-geoffrey-beene Pintucks run up the bodice

Pintucks run up the bodice with eyelet lace ruffled detailing on either side

The matching shawl has the same edged ruffle treatment

Each sleeve is to the elbow and cut wide and straight

It has that same moss crepe smaller label inside and the cut in undoubtedly Ossie

1960s Heavy Hand Beaded Black Shift designer-geoffrey-beene Pintucks run up the bodiceThis is an incredible dress that is completely covered in a three dimensional design done by hand with glossy black sequins and bead work. The base of the dress is a knit that has had ever square inch completely covered by hand. The overall effect is amazing. The dress is very heavy off the body as all that work is glass beads in different shapes and it is so heavily applied. I love the diamond print that has been created and how the black catches the