1950s Helena Barbieri Beaded Dress designer-james-galanos I love how it buttons

I love how it buttons at the front and then has those dramatic attached ties at the neck

full circular layer of fabric

The waist is cinched in and the skirt flares to the ground in that perfect way that only Ossie did

Bodice length: 15" from neck to waist

1950s Helena Barbieri Beaded Dress designer-james-galanos I love how it buttonsHelena Barbieri pieces are as rare as rare can be and this one is so beautiful it takes my breathe away. A rich, luxurious, cream silk base has a flat cut velvet design set directly into the fabric. The skirt is a slight bubble silhouette and the waist is constructed with a slight gather of soft flat pleats. The bodice is strapless and is beaded using pink rhinestones, beads, crystals & sequins! The bead work goes all around the front and across the