Exceptional Antique Hand Embroidered Coat or Gown designer-stella-mccartney The sequins themselves are a

The sequins themselves are a burnished deep gold and they catch the light wonderfully

Constructed from a double layer of the same stretch crepe jersey

George Stavropoulos was an amazing designer and to find his early work is already fabulous but to find a piece done at this level is just a treat

It is a stunning piece of Valentino that is entirely hand finished and in perfect condition

The metal almost feels alive under the hand

Exceptional Antique Hand Embroidered Coat or Gown designer-stella-mccartney The sequins themselves are aThis is a remarkable coat or full length dress, that was constructed with a level of hand work that is harder and harder to find. The collector or museum will instantly recognize how fine a piece this is and how remarkable the work done on it. The photos do not come close to doing it justice. It is entirely done by hand with a beautiful crewel embroidery technique. Despite its age the colors are still fresh and vibrant. This is a garment that was