Rare 1950s Schiaparelli Hand Beaded Sweater designer-stephen-burrows The velvet really gives it

The velvet really gives it an extra dimension of depth and texture

rich cream silk

Mary Mcfadden Couture gown incorporating her signature pleat technique in the fabric

It is a huge over-sized shape with a banded ribbed & elastic sweater at the hem

I am certain that this would have been a designer piece from the time

Rare 1950s Schiaparelli Hand Beaded Sweater designer-stephen-burrows The velvet really gives itThis little beaded cardigan by the house of Schiaperelli is a find. The base is a deep blue and onto this are hand done beaded circles in various sizes and combinations of red and white. The color absolutely pops off the blouse base and I love the classic fifties styling with is cropped cut and loose fit through the body. It closes with little glossy white ball buttons and they are the perfect finish. Any piece by her is rare and to have such a