1920s Unlabeled French Couture Bead & Metallic Thread Black Silk Tunic designer-oleg-cassini Slit: 27" from hem to

Slit: 27" from hem to top of slit

I found a quote that referred to the Irish linen she used to be 'of a quality so fine it was almost chiffon-like in weight' and that’s description is very accurate

Reference Photos: (1) Model in Dior

allowing the beauty of that custom screened signature that covers the skirt and cape to shine

1920s Unlabeled French Couture Bead & Metallic Thread Black Silk Tunic designer-oleg-cassini Slit: 27" from hem toMy photos come close but still cannot convey how special this top is. It looks so shockingly modern and fresh that it will literally blow you over when you see it in person. The workmanship is extraordinary. It was completely made by hand and the bead and metal thread embroidery work on it is amazing. Teeny tiny seed beads are hand applied to the collar, down the front and on each sleeve. Beads have also been used to make the decorative 'pocket'