1970s Alfred Bosand Densely Beaded Sequinned & Embroidered Gold & Floral Dress Couture Runway Rare Just below the waist they

Just below the waist they release and that is how the fuller lower portion of the dress is created

It has a neat little collar and a notched neckline

It is a stunning and rare example of the Haute Couture pieces the house was producing in this time period

Model: Sasha Pivovarova

I love the rows of ribbon that are appliqued to create a band around the waist

1970s Alfred Bosand Densely Beaded Sequinned & Embroidered Gold & Floral Dress Couture Runway Rare Just below the waist theyThis is a fantastic and romantic gown by Alfred Bosand who was really one of the great American designers whose clothes where made to couture levels with lots of hand finishes and detailing to them. Bosand started his career after World War II by attending the Fashion Academy, New York City. He then worked with several designers before launching his own label. By the time he returned in 1986 he was one of New York's last privately owned couture