2001 Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Purple Chiffon Beaded Dress medici_suit with no faults or stains

with no faults or stains to note and looks barely worn

By the 1980s

A floor-length piece

The garment leaves bare shoulders to balance the figure hugging bodice

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

2001 Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Purple Chiffon Beaded Dress medici_suit with no faults or stainsThis 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