1920s Unlabeled French Couture Bead & Metallic Thread Black Silk Tunic designer-oleg-cassini The huge diamond shaped medallions

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

Slit: 27" from hem to top of slit

allowing the beauty of that custom screened signature that covers the skirt and cape to shine

Killer forties dress and in excellent condition

1920s Unlabeled French Couture Bead & Metallic Thread Black Silk Tunic designer-oleg-cassini The huge diamond shaped medallionsMy 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'