Gorgeous 1960s Alberto Fabiani Roma Black Dress w Elaborate Beaded Cord Detail Starter This gives it a wrap

This gives it a wrap over effect that is very pretty

nothing holds color like his velvets do

and french finished outer seams that add weight and keep the lines of the dress in place even with all that volume

It is attached all along the neckline and around the arms and then it falls under the outer velvet layer

Bodice: 12" from top of ruffle to waist

Gorgeous 1960s Alberto Fabiani Roma Black Dress w Elaborate Beaded Cord Detail Starter This gives it a wrapThis gorgeous little dress is by the Italian designer Alberto Fabiani. His work is held in Museums around the world including The Met and they have a nice little summary of him that I will share here; 'Alberto Fabiani was a well received Italian designer, rising to fame in the 1950s. He was known for his classic designs and flattering silhouettes. Interestingly, he married one of his contemporaries, Simonneta Visconti, previously Duchessa Simonetta