1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress lacroix-couture (102 cm)Hip - 41 in

(102 cm)Hip - 41 in

Clothing manufacturing giant Leslie Fay bought the Carlye line around 1967

Hip - 41 in

reaching to around knee height

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1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress lacroix-couture (102 cm)Hip - 41 inThis is a truly elegant formal gown by renowned occasion wear designer Patricia Lester who has been designing costume and fashion with her husband Charles, for over 50 years. Made from an inky black and very finely hand pleated silk which gives the fabric and incredible elasticity and envelopes the wearer. Very reminiscent of the original Mariano Fortuny evening gowns created from 1909 onwards and who was himself, inspired by the classical draped