{"product_id":"gaby-of-espana-couture-late-1960s-crystal-covered-bell-sleeve-evening-gown","title":"Gaby of España Couture Late 1960's Crystal Covered Bell Sleeve Evening Gown","description":"\u003cp\u003eA holy grail piece plucked straight from a late 1960's Red Carpet by the sensational \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGaby of España. The pictures don't do this spectacular gown justice! This couture creation is by Gaby Young-Mackinnon of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGaby of España; a model-turned-designer recognized for her dazzling creations with workmanship on par with that of 1960's Balenciaga or Givenchy. If you want the full deep-dive, we encourage you to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tatler.com\/gallery\/gaby-young-mackinnon-model-modelling-school-christian-dior-muse\" title=\"When Gaby Spelled Glamour: The fascinating life of model-turned-designer Gaby Young-Mackinnon\"\u003eread this fantastic piece\u003c\/a\u003e documenting Gaby's journey from Dior-Muse to couture designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the top glitz and glamour in a quintessential late 1960's silhouette. The cut of this gown really takes the whole fully-rhinestoned-bit to the next level. The silhouette consists of a deep-scoop neckline at the bust and back, an empire waist, wide bell sleeves, and a straight skirt that drops from the high waist band. From Jane Birkin to Empress Josephine, the empire waistline has maintained as one of history's most enduring and romantic silhouettes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior gown is constructed of a fine black net lace with the beaded embellishments sewn onto the lace in a lattice formation. The faceted crystal beads are clear in a margarita shape with a mirrored finish at the back and vary between 8mm and 6mm in thoughtful segments. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe empire waist is punctuated with a plush black velvet ribbon adorned with a row of black seed beads atop the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the gown is lined in a luxurious black silk and satin silk with enclosed seams. The hem of the black silk inner-dress falls about 9 inches above the hem of the embellished exterior gown, and the final 9 inches of the exterior crystal layer are supplemented with black glass seed beads filling the spaces between the lattice-sewn crystals. Incredible couture craftsmanship and ingenuity! The dramatic sleeves are mostly unlined for a sultry bit of skin with the cuff portion lined and adorned with the black seed beads to match the hem. The inner-gown closes with a zipper and the exterior closes with snaps down the center back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat condition commensurate with age. A few beads discretely missing throughout the entirety of the densely beaded gown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits like a modern Small. About a US 4 or 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: 36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire Waist: 29\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist: 27\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHips: 38\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: 23\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaby of Espana","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":68061203267836,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/2117\/files\/DB2E8491-0C03-44ED-8B99-6A8112B5D26D.jpg?v=1792958490","url":"https:\/\/thewaywewore.com\/products\/gaby-of-espana-couture-late-1960s-crystal-covered-bell-sleeve-evening-gown","provider":"THE WAY WE WORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}