Rare 1950s Schiaparelli Hand Beaded Sweater designer-stephen-burrows Within each of the panels

Within each of the panels the fabric has been elaborately cut in a swirling

This same red ruffle is done in a tiered double layer at the hem

rich cream silk

It is a huge over-sized shape with a banded ribbed & elastic sweater at the hem

Item# DD1135

Rare 1950s Schiaparelli Hand Beaded Sweater designer-stephen-burrows Within each of the panelsThis little beaded cardigan by the house of Schiaperelli is a find. The base is a deep blue and onto this are hand done beaded circles in various sizes and combinations of red and white. The color absolutely pops off the blouse base and I love the classic fifties styling with is cropped cut and loose fit through the body. It closes with little glossy white ball buttons and they are the perfect finish. Any piece by her is rare and to have such a