1970s French Haute Couture Gold Ruched Belt 1930s_floral_velvet The full skirt falls in

The full skirt falls in soft pleats to the lower calf and is reinforced with a layer of stiff starched fabric and a double layer of thick calico that makes up the petticoat and protective lining beneath the corset

detailed with beads in purple

1950s Dior dresses of this magnitude and age rarely come on the market and we are not likely to see another

cream and fuchsia rose

WAIST - 78cm/ 31"

1970s French Haute Couture Gold Ruched Belt 1930s_floral_velvet The full skirt falls inThis glamorous belt was designed by an unknown French couture house in the 1970s and probably accompanied a decadent ensemble. Crafted from gold leather with a ruched, textured finish. It is backed with nude leather and designed to hold its shape stiffly. At the middle front and at each end of the belt, there are flat gold bands that circle the ruched leather. The belt fastens with two silver tone metal hooks that are secured into holes in the leather