1950s Rare Red Lace Hardy Amies Dress designer-azzedine-alaia The is piping extends down

The is piping extends down the front and acts as a frame to those incredible yellow squares use to decorate the front and back of the dress Pleats at each hip give a nod to the earlier panniers

I love the heavy border of beads and sequins that highlight the cuffs

The hat is the best color example

All hand done

1950s Rare Red Lace Hardy Amies Dress designer-azzedine-alaia The is piping extends downRare, red lace couture level dress from the infamous Hardy Amies. This dress is absolutely beautiful and the lace work is astounding. It is hand made lace on a fine netting all done to create beautiful, feminine flowers. The lace lies over a second layer of red net and then there is a full under skip built inside as well. The skirt is fairly full and gives the feel of a fuller skirt with it's gently widening A line silhouette. The bodice has a pretty