1960s Nathan Strong Black Silk Beaded Gown designer-lanvin The upper portion of the

The upper portion of the coat has soft shoulders and these curve gracefully to a sleeve that widens at the bottom edge as it nears the cuff into this fabulous draped sleeve

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

His clients for that portion of his business were starlets and socialites and I only wish I knew the girl that had worn this one

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

1960s Nathan Strong Black Silk Beaded Gown designer-lanvin The upper portion of 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