1989 Vicky Tiel Couture Metallic Gold Lame Gathered & Draped Strapless Dress z-archive-valentino Sleeve: approx 25" with no

Sleeve: approx 25" with no defined shoulder seamBust: 15-17" flat across from side seam to side seamWaist: 11-14" flat across from side seam to side seamHips: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seamLength: 67" from neck to hem

The dress has a silk base and then thousands of tiny matte and shiny gold sequins as well as tube beads have been applied to it to completely cover the dress

It is a masterpiece of seaming - its literally pieced together

This dress is absolutely incredible and one of the prettiest things I have seen lately

The interior layer is bias cut cream silk crepe - a good weighted silk and so luxurious feeling against your skin

1989 Vicky Tiel Couture Metallic Gold Lame Gathered & Draped Strapless Dress z-archive-valentino Sleeve: approx 25" with noWe dated the dress to 1989 based on a very similar dress that is part of the MET Online Collection. Made under the creative direction of Vicky Tiel The dress has the added modern provenance of being worn by both Julianne Hough and by Liz Gillies. The dress is made of a metallic gold lame fabric that is light in weight so despite the elaborate construction of the dress. It is just heavy enough to hold the intended shape fabulously. The bodice is