Gorgeous 1960s Alberto Fabiani Roma Black Dress w Elaborate Beaded Cord Detail Starter The front panel is detailed

The front panel is detailed with a large embroidered cluster of flowers set down the front

Extending out from that are two wide straps made of the same fabric

nothing holds color like his velvets do

Very well made and both pieces are of a good solid weight but do not feel cumbersome when on

This gives it a wrap over effect that is very pretty

Gorgeous 1960s Alberto Fabiani Roma Black Dress w Elaborate Beaded Cord Detail Starter The front panel is detailedThis gorgeous little dress is by the Italian designer Alberto Fabiani. His work is held in Museums around the world including The Met and they have a nice little summary of him that I will share here; 'Alberto Fabiani was a well received Italian designer, rising to fame in the 1950s. He was known for his classic designs and flattering silhouettes. Interestingly, he married one of his contemporaries, Simonneta Visconti, previously Duchessa Simonetta