Holt Renfrew - Vintage Silk Black Evening Dress with Exquisite Beadwork

Holt Renfrew - Vintage Silk Black Evening Dress with Exquisite Beadwork & Rhinestone Stripes This fashionable black silk evening dress features a sophisticated high-low design with a pop of deep burgundy underneath - simply perfect for formal occasions. The classic black colour adds a timeless touch to your wardrobe. The intricate beadwork adds a distinct flair, almost raining and dripping at each side, interchanged with silver / clear rhinestone stripes. Boatneck neckline. Made in England. "Mubray Arbeid" seems to be a typo on the label as "MURRAY" Arbeid (30 May 1935 – 22 August 2011) was a British fashion designer, known for his eveningwear. His notable clients included Princess Diana and Shirley Bassey. He once joked that if there were a Nobel Prize for creations in taffeta, he would have won it. His lavish ready-to-wear evening gowns – he didn't do wedding dresses or daywear – sold particularly well in the United States, with further markets in Japan, Germany and France. In the United States, his clients included Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor. Twice a year, he would cross the Atlantic with a trunk show to promote his collections to stores across the US. In the UK, he had a substantial wholesale business, supplying gowns to major department stores such as Harrods and Harvey Nichols and small exclusive stores outside the capital. His typical client was older, moneyed and with a full calendar of engagements. Pit to Pit measures @ 19.5", so M/L.