1970s Ombre Sequin Ruben Panis Maxi Dress designer-emilio-pucci The panels are all pieced

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

Bust: approx 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

The top closes at the back with a zipper and the skirt has a hidden zipper and hook and eye

This is yards and yards of printed silk

1970s Ombre Sequin Ruben Panis Maxi Dress designer-emilio-pucci The panels are all piecedA 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