1970s Ombre Sequin Ruben Panis Maxi Dress designer-emilio-pucci It is a beauty

It is a beauty

The panels are all pieced and hand placed to create a tubular feel till the skirt which floats out at the bottom

46" across and 27" from neck to waist

This is yards and yards of printed silk

I love how the flowers trail down the skirt in panels adding height to the wearer and then ring the hem

1970s Ombre Sequin Ruben Panis Maxi Dress designer-emilio-pucci It is a beautyA light silk chiffon base makes this gown much lighter on than it may appear with that profusion of sequins. The way it is cut is very old Hollywood with full coverage form neck to hem. This allowed Ruben to take full advantage of the fabric and make that spectacular design. Vertical rows of sequins are hand sewn into place they begin at the top as a glossy black, change to a burgundy that matches the silk underneath and finally, finish in a