1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress vintage-evening-dress here Gianni Versace has drawn

here Gianni Versace has drawn on the same elaborate design influences he found fame for with his namesake brand

this piece is two decades old and has some tiny pin prick-size holes that are only noticeable on very close inspection

We believe it would best fit a size UK 10

best remembered for his fashion shoot in 1968 with the model Veruschka for Vogue

The top of the dress is lined with cream satin

1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress vintage-evening-dress here Gianni Versace has drawnThis 1960s couture amethyst purple dress is a real showstopper. Tailored from two frothy layers of purple silk of the finest quality, the top layer is made of soft flowing chiffon and the bottom is silk satin in a darker, deeper purple tone. The chiffon falls from below the gathered bust in an empire line cut. It has an elegant short sleeve, wide neck top which is heavily embellished; purple sequins and iridescent bugle beads are scattered amongst