1920s Unlabeled French Couture Bead & Metallic Thread Black Silk Tunic designer-oleg-cassini Reference Photos: (1) Model in

Reference Photos: (1) Model in Dior

Note that it is far more of a "Barbie" pink in person then how it photoed

The huge diamond shaped medallions that run down the front are made with a mix of densely spaced beads

scattered gold with both hands to sow the thick velvet of the night with stars

1920s Unlabeled French Couture Bead & Metallic Thread Black Silk Tunic designer-oleg-cassini Reference Photos: (1) Model inMy photos come close but still cannot convey how special this top is. It looks so shockingly modern and fresh that it will literally blow you over when you see it in person. The workmanship is extraordinary. It was completely made by hand and the bead and metal thread embroidery work on it is amazing. Teeny tiny seed beads are hand applied to the collar, down the front and on each sleeve. Beads have also been used to make the decorative 'pocket'