Rare c.1986 Fabrice Couture Off Shoulder Beaded Black Dress w Pastel Pink Lower Skirts designer-ceil-chapman It is important to note

It is important to note that most of the shape is created by the deep inverted pleats that sit at the back and the soft wide gathers at the front

5"Bust: to 17

Hand dyed silk crepe that has a stunning texture to it is the basis of this masterpiece

It was sourced from the daughter of the original client and it is wonderful

Under that the skirt is made up of multiple layers of silk chiffon

Rare c.1986 Fabrice Couture Off Shoulder Beaded Black Dress w Pastel Pink Lower Skirts designer-ceil-chapman It is important to noteThe Shrimpton Couture Archives This is a stunning and rare dress designed by Coty Award winning, Haitian born designer, Fabrice Simon. He was one of the preeminent black designers during this time period and pieces by him are very hard to find. It is the very near twin of the piece worn by Cornelia Guest in the photo that we have added here. His clothes were worn by some of entertainments most famous names Kathleen Turner, Natalie Cole and Whitney