1960s Fully Beaded Pierre Cardin Evening Bag Clutch designer-loris-azzaro This cleverly draws the eye

This cleverly draws the eye into the waist and gives the illusion of an even greater nipped in waist and hourglass silhouette

The front crosses and nips in at the waist and the hip has a structured peplum panel to give you the full hourglass effect

I love the little details like the cape is close by slipping the bow under the shin through proper dressmakers finished buttonholes and this detailing is mimicked on each shoulder

The exterior layer is a silk chiffon that besides the gold threading has a wonderful print that suggests feathers - very special

Reference Photo: Christian Dior dress in L'Officiel

1960s Fully Beaded Pierre Cardin Evening Bag Clutch designer-loris-azzaro This cleverly draws the eyeThis is a superb graphic beaded bag by Pierre Cardin. These are especially collectible and this one is a wonderful example. Te exterior of the bag is entirely covered in hand placed teeny tiny seed beads. On the front and extending over the sides is a graphic angular design in rich earth tones and coppers. The back is a solid panel of cream seed beads. This is set on a brass frame and it has a matching link chain that can be tucked in or worn over the