Fantastic Fall 1980 Mary McFadden Couture Salmon Pink & Black Cross Over Pleated Dress designer-vicky-tiel Each sleeve has a longer

Each sleeve has a longer panel of the silk tied into a bow with a feather at each end The organza keeps it light and easy to wear while the cut and design are phenomenal

Onto this is a dense application of deep pink sequins

The perfect finishing touch is the high slit on one side that lets a flash of bare skin show when you walk or sit

It is made out of a crisp white fabric that has a very fine waffle weave texture running over it

A hidden set zipper then closes the top layer

Fantastic Fall 1980 Mary McFadden Couture Salmon Pink & Black Cross Over Pleated Dress designer-vicky-tiel Each sleeve has a longerThe Shrimpton Couture Archives The twin of this dress walk the run for the fall 1980 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Mary McFadden. McFadden patented her Fortuny inspired pleating technique just a couple of years after launching her label in 1973. This is from her higher end couture line that had a more limited production and was sold at higher end shops. We have included a photo of stylist Jamie Mizrahi in the dress so you can