1980s Casadei Blue Sequined Maxi Dress dress-and-jacket Sleeveless with a deep scoop

Sleeveless with a deep scoop neckline at both front and reverse

The peach silk crepe is wonderfully soft and the bodice is intricately embellished with crystal toned oval beads in floral clusters amidst a delicate web of silver rocaille beadwork

Princess Michael of Kent and Barbara Cartland

Unlabelled but very reminiscent of Herbert Givenchy's work during this era and immortalized by Aubrey Hepburn who he dressed very frequently

and was subsequently appointed Royal Dressmaker in 1955

1980s Casadei Blue Sequined Maxi Dress dress-and-jacket Sleeveless with a deep scoop1980s blue sequinned maxi gown by Casadei, a heritage Italian shoe brand that also briefly forayed into luxury fashion during the 80s and 90s. These collections were retailed in the best US department stores of the day and designs featured in both the television dramas Dynasty and Dallas. In a striking shade of cobalt blue with a high neck and V shaped front chest panel; the sleeves, like the front panel, are crafted from tulle mesh. The main body of