1950s Turquoise Satin Pearl-Adorned Evening Dress with Bow Bust runway_blumarine loops of transparent beads hang

loops of transparent beads hang from sequins the full length of the piece

Pieces such as this would have been designed as sportswear and outwear for women in the elite at the turn of the century and would have been worn on shooting excursions and country walks

the dress was pinned with a brooch

The trousers fasten at the front with a hidden zip and a hidden button

It was also featured on the January 1991 cover of American Vogue

1950s Turquoise Satin Pearl-Adorned Evening Dress with Bow Bust runway_blumarine loops of transparent beads hangThis decadent 1950s evening gown is cut from the most beautiful deep turquoise teal satin, which has an iridescent burgundy reverse flashes of which can be seen under the skirt as the wearer moves. It has a floor sweeping cut with a full skirt generously cut from swathes of satin. The skirt is gently pleated at the waistband. The gown has a one shoulder silhouette formed from a large turquoise satin bow that sits across the chest. One of the bows ears