1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress big_sequin_dress Our model is a UK

Our model is a UK 6-8 and 5ft 4in (163 cm) and this dress fit her well but was slightly roomy on her bust

Amies was a favourite of the young Princess Elizabeth prior to her Coronation

this is verging on extraordinary given the complexity of the carving and the shear number of individuals beads

Pieces such as this would have been designed as sportswear and outwear for women in the elite at the turn of the century and would have been worn on shooting excursions and country walks

The sleeves are three quarter length and feature a folded cuff

1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress big_sequin_dress Our model is a UKBold and bright late 1980s silk jacquard dress by Louis Feraud. It has a high, rounded neckline and long sleeves which are padded at the shoulder to create a distinctly 80s structured silhouette. It fastens down the back with the original zipper, neatly concealed with a placket. The dress is nipped in at the waist with ruched detail and a tie to the left hip. The fabric is a navy blue, with a very fine and slightly iridescent polka dot jacquard