Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vivienne-westwood they are each insanely wide

they are each insanely wide

Its simple yet always with a drop dead sexy twist and he deliberately chose good weight and quality nylons that held the color well and would drape exactly as he wished

Bodice: 21" from top of bodice to waist

Ties at waist so is adjustable

The neckline is a deep V and there is a modestly panel sewn in (which could easily be removed if you wanted the full plunge effect) A wide band of silver cording

Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vivienne-westwood they are each insanely widePatricia Lester gowns are often referred to as "Fortuny inspired" however, she has said that she actually had not see the work of Fortuny when she embarked upon her journey to create this unique pleated fabric. Her husband Charles has worked with Patricia from their studio in Wales since 1964 and they produced, and are still producing, some of the most exquisite fabric ever made. Their pleating technique, though reminiscent of Fortuny, is proprietary