1968 Bergdorf's Heavily Beaded Hostess Gown designer-prada which is used again at

which is used again at each cuff

draping and cutting pieces on the stand

Modern Sizing Note: The shoulders will fit up to about 17-18" across before it becomes an issue and sit funny - there is so set seam so if you are smaller it will drape and be fine

I love the row of 5 four leaf clover metal buttons that adorn the shoulder

The sleeves are slim and long

1968 Bergdorf's Heavily Beaded Hostess Gown designer-prada which is used again atThis is an absolutely stunning gown that we know was made in 1968 since it has a hand written tag dating to exactly November 26 of that year! Sadly it no longer has its original designer tag so it is a bit of a mystery as to who designed it. Bergdorf's would have been carrying all the big designers of the day back then and with the work and extensive beading this has, combined with the beautiful fabric, this definitely would have been by a major name.