1960s Nathan Strong Black Silk Beaded Gown designer-lanvin Color blacking is all the

Color blacking is all the rage and this dress follows the idealism behind the infamous YSL Mondrian dress and was most likely made within a few years of that time period

It is a real stunner and one that is endlessly interesting to style

It has an attached tie at the neck and the sleeves are cut full above each cuff

The skirt is beautifully full and flows to the floor

The label marks it as made for export to the Japanese market at the time

1960s Nathan Strong Black Silk Beaded Gown designer-lanvin Color blacking is all theThis is a stunning dress with an interesting mix of textures. The skirt is a puffed silk brocade that is cut to follow your curves and definitely has that old Hollywood starlet feel to it. It falls to the floor in a sleek column. This is topped by a simple scooped and sleeveless bodice that is densely covered with glossy black beads and sequins. The bodice is molded to fit the bust and the neckline is a soft rounded scoop. The back scoops quite low