Rare 1960s Pale Pink Signature Pleat Sybil Connolly Wrap designer-joy-stevens The tiniest of fading near

The tiniest of fading near the seam under the arm but it does nto detract and present perfectly when on

Hidden halfway under that front wrap just below where the gold buttons end is a large pocket that sits on the hip

The inner dress is pure 80s sexuality with a tight fitted silhouette and push up velvet finished bodice

I would not be at all surprised to find out that this is a high end designer piece

There is literally yards and yard of fabric in this stunning gown and it is cut super model length

Rare 1960s Pale Pink Signature Pleat Sybil Connolly Wrap designer-joy-stevens The tiniest of fading nearSybil Connolly's trademark pleats required a tremendous amount of fabric. To construct one pleated evening dress required between 72 and 90 yards of Irish handkerchief linen and even in a small accessory like this piece there would be yards and yards used. Like the early 20th century designer Mario Fortuny, Sybil Connolly was very protective of her pleating process, swearing that it was a secret she would "carry to the grave." Here we have a wonderful