1950s Lee Delman White Organza Hand Painted Maxi Dress lavish-dress We recommend the ensembe would

We recommend the ensembe would best suit up to a US size 6-8

Of beautiful quality and in excellent vintage condition

The entire piece is detailed with elaborate embroidery

It coincides with the previous owner's history that she bought it for her 18th birthday party in 1972

Labelled a French 42 but Alaia runs very small and this is better suited in modern sizes up to a UK 10 or US 6

1950s Lee Delman White Organza Hand Painted Maxi Dress lavish-dress We recommend the ensembe wouldThis pretty late 1950s to early 1960s gown was designed by British designer Lee Delman. The label retailed in Harrods and sat in the top echelons of British ready to wear during the 1950s and 1960s. The dress is cut to a floor length silhouette from layers of white synthetic organza, hand painted with tulip motifs in shades of pink, purple and green. The fitted bodice is softly gathered and internally boned for structure, with delicate sheer organza