1950s Black Silk Evening Coat w Heavy Beading at the Hem, Cuffs & Waist designer-givenchy Helena Barbieri pieces are as

Helena Barbieri pieces are as rare as rare can be and I am blessed to have had some wonderful examples on the site and now this stunning dress & jacket set

Each sleeve closes with a button

The runway pieces were shown and styled with removable collars and cuffs as mentioned in the review below

It is made of a gorgeous light weight

The waist nips in and you can add even more shape with the patent belt that is original to the dress

1950s Black Silk Evening Coat w Heavy Beading at the Hem, Cuffs & Waist designer-givenchy Helena Barbieri pieces are asThe construction on this coat is wonderful. It is hand made and the tailoring on it is really extraordinary. It's label tells us that is was a custom tailored piece that would have been specialty ordered out of the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong who were doing the best bead work & tailoring in the world during this time period. The choice of the black silk makes it very easy to wear for multiple occasions. It would have been considered a formal