Rare c.1986 Fabrice Couture Off Shoulder Beaded Black Dress w Pastel Pink Lower Skirts designer-ceil-chapman Bust: 16-21" flat across from

Bust: 16-21" flat across from side seam to side seam

The bodice is kept sweet and simple with a high neck and gently curving shoulder

It is important to note that most of the shape is created by the deep inverted pleats that sit at the back and the soft wide gathers at the front

Unlined and closes with a side painted metal zipper

5"Bust: to 17

Rare c.1986 Fabrice Couture Off Shoulder Beaded Black Dress w Pastel Pink Lower Skirts designer-ceil-chapman Bust: 16-21" flat across fromThe Shrimpton Couture Archives This is a stunning and rare dress designed by Coty Award winning, Haitian born designer, Fabrice Simon. He was one of the preeminent black designers during this time period and pieces by him are very hard to find. It is the very near twin of the piece worn by Cornelia Guest in the photo that we have added here. His clothes were worn by some of entertainments most famous names Kathleen Turner, Natalie Cole and Whitney