1960s Sequin Blue Gene Shelly Dress designer-halston 5" flat across from side

5" flat across from side seam to side seam at the piping - open below

I love the bright pop of color the little coral design adds

It is a newer version but a definite take on the archives with its classic Pucci print

by hand from approx 1968 - about 1975-76 in Mexico

There is a similar dress in feel and construction residing at the V&A Museum from that same collection

1960s Sequin Blue Gene Shelly Dress designer-halston 5" flat across from sideGene Shelly dresses are the cream of the crop when it comes to knit pieces. The sequins are completely hand applied and when you see the dress in person you realize just how densely they have been hand applied onto his signature knit base. This one is especially beautiful because of the color. It is a pale baby blue that is utterly feminine and romantic and still sexy as hell. I love the diamond pattern and the knit base allows the dress to stretch to