1980s Oleg Cassini Gold Beaded Spangle Fringe Dress designer-emilio-pucci Dropped shoulders: 21" across

Dropped shoulders: 21" across

The effect is amazing - almost like wearing a fine gold leaf and the dress is shockingly light in weight

An amazing early textile that is as profoundly beautiful as when it was produced

Note the lighter layers are lighter in tone that how it has photoed

1980s Oleg Cassini Gold Beaded Spangle Fringe Dress designer-emilio-pucci Dropped shoulders: 21" acrossThis wonderful piece from Oleg Cassini is an absolute dream and begs to go dancing. It simply pops over the head and the easy shape and bias cut fabric settles over the body in a way that is infinitely flattering. The dress has a very simple cut it is basically a chic little twenties inspired sheath but one that is densely covered with dangling strands of tube beads and sequins. The bodice has a flattering scoop neck and the back is also scooped a