Fabulous Fall 1979 Oscar de la Renta Runway Rhinestone Detailed Velvet Strapless Dress designer-paco-rabanne You would rarely see this

You would rarely see this level of handwork on a piece today - the cost and time involved would just be too cost prohibitive

Along that center line are two rows of ruffles set on either side of the zipper

it's completely covered in glossy brilliant blue sequins

Bodice: 14" from top of shoulder to waist

Fabulous Fall 1979 Oscar de la Renta Runway Rhinestone Detailed Velvet Strapless Dress designer-paco-rabanne You would rarely see thisIt is almost a miracle to find runway confirmation from address in the late 1970s by Oscar de la Renta. Photos of those shows during this time. Are not as readily available so whenever I can actually date of peace and have a runway confirmation it's very exciting. I also love that having that photo shows just how fabulous this dress is on the body because it's gorgeous as it looks on the dress form it's only really going to come to life once it's on.