1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress lacroix-couture it fastens at the side

it fastens at the side with a zip and is in excellent condition with no flaws to mention

reaching to around knee height

Hip - 41 in

Clothing manufacturing giant Leslie Fay bought the Carlye line around 1967

COLLAR LENGTH - 16 in

1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress lacroix-couture it fastens at the sideThis is a truly elegant formal gown by renowned occasion wear designer Patricia Lester who has been designing costume and fashion with her husband Charles, for over 50 years. Made from an inky black and very finely hand pleated silk which gives the fabric and incredible elasticity and envelopes the wearer. Very reminiscent of the original Mariano Fortuny evening gowns created from 1909 onwards and who was himself, inspired by the classical draped