1960s Bead & Pearl Encrusted George Halley Gown designer-stavropoulos Over the entire surface of

Over the entire surface of the wool crepe are tiny hand set silver studs

The base of the dress is one long and lean sheath in a silk crepe backed in feather light silk chiffon

Made of a black silk taffeta that has that whispering rustle sound to it when ever you move

This seaming and use of the bow cleverly draws the eye into the waist and gives the illusion of an even greater nipped in waist and hourglass silhouette

1960s Bead & Pearl Encrusted George Halley Gown designer-stavropoulos Over the entire surface ofThis amazing gown only gets better as you get nearer and see the many details that have been added to its entire surface. Rarely do you see a piece so heavily encrusted with appliques as this piece. It is entirely hand finished and meticulously crafted. The fabric is a stunning green silk brocade and just the pure beauty of that perfect green makes its own statement. I believe it to be hand woven silk and there is a secondary color at play underneath