Spectacular 1970s Gina Fratini Metallic Deep Silver Lame Dress w Ruffle Collar & Angel Sleeves z-archive-pierrebalmain This stunning dress was designed

This stunning dress was designed by Belgian-born Jules-Francois Crahay

I did not photo it with any crinolines underneath

The waist is banded and zipper is hidden along a seam that is set slightly to the side at the back

One down the front and one down the back

cut super model length with that same duo knit used

Spectacular 1970s Gina Fratini Metallic Deep Silver Lame Dress w Ruffle Collar & Angel Sleeves z-archive-pierrebalmain This stunning dress was designedGina Fratini created some of the most sought after evening wear in the 1970s and into the 80s. Elizabeth Taylor chose to wear one of her dresses for her second marriage to Richard Burton in 1975 and Princess Diana made several appearances wearing her work. Fratini was a British fashion and costume designer whose label existed from 1964 into the eighties. She was also known for dressing Princess Anne, who wore a Fratini gown for her 21st birthday