2001 Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Purple Chiffon Beaded Dress medici_suit By the 1980s

By the 1980s

vines and geometric shapes are woven from gold lamé thread that glistens as it catches the light

I've tested this with Simi Chrome and it is certainly a substantial and weighty piece at 165 grams in keeping with Bakelite material

The garment leaves bare shoulders to balance the figure hugging bodice

2001 Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Purple Chiffon Beaded Dress medici_suit By the 1980sThis mesmerising, elaborately beaded silk gown was designed by Jean Paul Gaultier himself for our haute couture client. It was made circa 2001 and masterfully crafted from iridescent silk chiffon, alternating between palest aquamarine, blush pink and deep purple. The top is tailored to a bustier silhouette with a boned corset and bandeau neckline. Across the top, the silk is heavily embellished with tiny translucent and silver beads, and dotted with