1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress 70s_Silk_Crepe_Set cream and indigo

cream and indigo

finished off with triple spaghetti straps to either side

The label reads Jupe International - jupe is French for skirt

This 1990s baroque trim

which is even richer in real life

1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress 70s_Silk_Crepe_Set cream and indigoThis is a truly elegant formal gown by renowned occasion wear designer Patricia Lester who has been designing costume and fashion with her husband Charles, for over 50 years. Made from an inky black and very finely hand pleated silk which gives the fabric and incredible elasticity and envelopes the wearer. Very reminiscent of the original Mariano Fortuny evening gowns created from 1909 onwards and who was himself, inspired by the classical draped