1970s Paul-Louis Orrier Couture Multicoloured Sequinned Maxi Dress Ivory_Silk_Dress The bodice is made from

The bodice is made from a sheer mesh and is adorned with hundreds of beads in hues picked out from the paisley across the skirt

The vivid blue of the sea in Capri inspired the name Blumarine

the top was slightly roomy on her bust

We have found an editorial campaign featuring similar designs from the 1982 collection and it was almost certainly manufactured by Henkel & Grosse who have a long association with jewellery making for Dior

The halter secures at the back of the neck with a large silver-toned metal hook-and-eye clasp

1970s Paul-Louis Orrier Couture Multicoloured Sequinned Maxi Dress Ivory_Silk_Dress The bodice is made fromThis striking 1970s maxi dress was designed by French couturier Paul Louis Orrier. The designers cutting edge designs rose to prominence during the 1970s and 1980s when he dressed European royalty and celebrities such as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and Liza Minnelli. The sheer chiffon silk is printed with a blown up abstract pattern that hints at florals and geometric shapes. The colours are bold; tangerine, emerald green, cobalt blue and violet