Simonetta et Fabiani
were designers who married and briefly merged their Couture Design
Houses.While
the marriage lasted, the business partnership did not, and they only
worked together from 1962 until 1965. This beautiful evening gown
and jacket is a result of that brief collaboration.
Sky blue silk
organza is layered over matching silk satin for the strapless dress.
The bodice and hem are exquisitely hand beaded with clear crystal,
rose, pink, purple, blue, turquoise, yellow, navy and opalescent
beads ands sequins. The interior of the dress has a wide fitted
waistband and a boned bodice. There is a center back zipper in the
lining, as well as an elaborate series of snaps and a right side
zipper which blend into the design of the dress.
The jacket is made
from a double layer of silk tulle, and it is elaborately beaded to
match the dress. There is a hook and eye at the neckline, and the
organza band collar terminates in a bow.
The label is in the
skirt lining, and this stunning dress and jacket are in excellent
condition.