Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vicky-tiel The jacket is amazing with

The jacket is amazing with what looks to be hand embroidery work set in pretty patterns over its entirety

Closes with hook and eye and snaps at the waist - you could probably get another 1" if you moved them

very rare and very special

40 tcw) are added to great effect

Sleeves: 19" from dropped shoulder

Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vicky-tiel The jacket is amazing withPatricia Lester gowns are often referred to as "Fortuny inspired" however, she has said that she actually had not see the work of Fortuny when she embarked upon her journey to create this unique pleated fabric. Her husband Charles has worked with Patricia from their studio in Wales since 1964 and they produced, and are still producing, some of the most exquisite fabric ever made. Their pleating technique, though reminiscent of Fortuny, is proprietary