1960s Hand Beaded Maggie Reeves Couture Gown designer-fred-perlberg tiered and dramatically ruffled ball

tiered and dramatically ruffled ball gown skirt paired with its matching top with equally dramatic sleeves

Each has yards and yards of fabric in them - the amount of silk used is mind blowing

Original pin back intact

This is an outstanding piece that is a good medium weight and the large size allows you to wear and style it tons of ways

The yarn used is fine and looped within these tiny rows of stitching

1960s Hand Beaded Maggie Reeves Couture Gown designer-fred-perlberg tiered and dramatically ruffled ballMaggy Reeves was a couture designer in Canada and her pieces are as rare as rare can be. It is a delight and privilege to be able to pass on a piece of her work! This dress is extraordinarily beautiful, It is constructed of beautiful, heavy weight pink silk and over that base it is entirely covered in a combination of cord lace and hand done, dense bead work. The bodice has a simple cut with a high neck and elbow length sleeves. I love how the sleeves