Fantastic 1970s Brown Velvet and Gold Buckle Gucci Clutch designer-jean-patou More vertical seaming sits at

More vertical seaming sits at the very top of the full skirt and then gently open to give the volume the skirt has

Skirt: 27" from top of the waist band to hem

I love love love the square neckline with its contrasting design edging and how the waist has a band in that same contrasting print

I love that the skirt has the same contrast at the hem

The dress is very heavy off the body as all that work is glass beads in different shapes and it is so heavily applied

Fantastic 1970s Brown Velvet and Gold Buckle Gucci Clutch designer-jean-patou More vertical seaming sits atThis little clutch by Gucci is fantastic. It is made of a soft plush velvet with the Gucci logo cut into the velvet. This gives it both an instantly recognizable status but also a great texture. It is a simple shape that slightly widens out towards the bottom. It has a flap that closes over the bag and an attached heavy gold toned chain wraps around the button with a buckle clasp acting as the closure at the front. The way it closes is quite clever