1970s Silver Applique Velvet Victor Costa Gown designer-todd-oldham Signed items retain original gilt

Signed items retain original gilt gilt metal clip backs

This hat is sublime

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

It is not so heavy that it is unwieldy but it of a weight that when on the shape you see is held perfectly

I know the pictures cannot come close to conveying the beauty of this coat

1970s Silver Applique Velvet Victor Costa Gown designer-todd-oldham Signed items retain original giltThis late seventies gown from Victor Costa is pretty fabulous. I am not normally a huge fan of velvets but for some reason the edgy mix of the black edged silver lame detailing puts this gown into a category all on its own. It is cut to hug every curve and follow the lines of the girl wearing it. It has a sexy rounded and scooped bodice that gives it an Old Hollywood feel and I love how the silver detailing is set so it trails up and over the top