1920s House of Adair Densely Beaded Red Silk Cape designer-bessi Item# D552

Item# D552

This gives it a wonderful graphic feel and depth

This is the inner slip measurement - the skirt of the dress is far looser

and worn over a skirt

The shape and cut is classic hostess gown and very glamorously Oscar

1920s House of Adair Densely Beaded Red Silk Cape designer-bessi Item# D552This exception 1920s cape by Adair is utterly amazing and a true work of art. The Adair atelier was based in Paris and made beaded pieces to export into the American market. The pieces were based on the Haute Couture ateliers of the day and the work was done entirely by hand. They were one step away from being couture pieces themselves but did not have the official designation by the La Chambre syndicale de la haute couture. The cape is made from a