1980s Mary MacFadden Couture Sequin Gown designer-valentino I love how the stripes

I love how the stripes line up perfectly where they meet between the top and skirt too

Hips: to 24" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

in the 50s was an equal to Valentino and Irene Galtzine

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

The skirt flows long and lean

1980s Mary MacFadden Couture Sequin Gown designer-valentino I love how the stripesIn 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