1987 "Secrets Of the Nile" Zandra Rhodes Beaded Gown designer-kenzo Model Dauphine (Elmer Olsen) /

Model Dauphine (Elmer Olsen)  /  Amanda Lee Shirreffs (see the complete blog post on this look here)

each individually placed in prong settings and then hammered flat by hand

"Tim Jocelyn (1952-1986) was a brilliant

It has a dramatic neckline with its built in bra cups that are set within a series of rounded cut outs

1987 "Secrets Of the Nile" Zandra Rhodes Beaded Gown designer-kenzo Model Dauphine (Elmer Olsen) /From the 1987 collection "Secrets of the Nile" is this beautiful gown that is a combination of silk organza that has been hand painted, Hand done bead and sequin work, and embroidery are done in a beautiful combination of blue and gold. The bodice is made of a silk with a intricate design that has been created through beading and embroidery. Both the back and front are densely covered and I love the long drop waist silhouette. The sleeves are stunning