1960s Hand Beaded Maggie Reeves Couture Gown designer-fred-perlberg The yarn used is fine

The yarn used is fine and looped within these tiny rows of stitching

Each of the flowers has a slight puff appearance and its not until you look underneath that you realize that those blue flowers are each backed with extra fabric so they have a slight "lift" effect from the front

Original pin back intact

East to care for and a dramatic statement piece

The fabric is light weight so has a beautiful drape and it is lined in the finest silk so feel amazing inside as well

1960s Hand Beaded Maggie Reeves Couture Gown designer-fred-perlberg The yarn used is fineMaggy Reeves was a couture designer in Canada and her pieces are as rare as rare can be. It is a delight and privilege to be able to pass on a piece of her work! This dress is extraordinarily beautiful, It is constructed of beautiful, heavy weight pink silk and over that base it is entirely covered in a combination of cord lace and hand done, dense bead work. The bodice has a simple cut with a high neck and elbow length sleeves. I love how the sleeves