Gorgeous 1960s Alberto Fabiani Roma Black Dress w Elaborate Beaded Cord Detail Starter and french finished outer seams

and french finished outer seams that add weight and keep the lines of the dress in place even with all that volume

Over this inner structure lies the feather printed silk chiffon which is attached and draped around and over the top of the bodice

The cut of it is highlighted further by a wide band of purple cotton velvet

The ribbon is used to form little rosebuds that peek through the sequin work and look like his signature dot from a distance but have texture and visual interest when looked at closer

Gorgeous 1960s Alberto Fabiani Roma Black Dress w Elaborate Beaded Cord Detail Starter and french finished outer seamsThis gorgeous little dress is by the Italian designer Alberto Fabiani. His work is held in Museums around the world including The Met and they have a nice little summary of him that I will share here; 'Alberto Fabiani was a well received Italian designer, rising to fame in the 1950s. He was known for his classic designs and flattering silhouettes. Interestingly, he married one of his contemporaries, Simonneta Visconti, previously Duchessa Simonetta