1970s Edward Parnes Striped Silver & Copper Densely Sequin Dress designer-mary-mcfadden It also give the gown

It also give the gown a sleek finish that catches and bounces the light beautifully and I love the contrast between the light and dark

Some very small discolorations on the front skirt that do not distract and are lost in the pattern but can be seen when lying flat  - super-size full length photo to see

inky black velvet

This one is all fitted to he body underneath

She is absolutely one of the new guard and pieces like this from her early collections will only become more collectible and valuable as time passes and her star continues to rise

1970s Edward Parnes Striped Silver & Copper Densely Sequin Dress designer-mary-mcfadden It also give the gownThis dress is such a statement piece. It is by designer Edward Parnes who for a short time period designed with his brother Paul before their label was bought out by Mollie Parnis. Edward then had his own label for a couple of years before fading into obscurity. The dress is a fun piece with its bold stripes and dense coverage of sequins. It is completely covered form neck to hem with deep silver and copper colored sequins that are tightly spaced and