1970s Sequin Bird Bob Mackie Gown designer-oscar-de-la-renta a deep hot pink and

a deep hot pink and a off-white sit in wide vertical panels

I mention it for accuracy only as it does not distract or show when on

It is a definite nod to the silhouette most popular in the highest circles of fashion at that time

The neckline is high and it has a racer back

1970s Sequin Bird Bob Mackie Gown designer-oscar-de-la-renta a deep hot pink andThis is a very rare and early Bob Mackie piece that precedes his own label and was produced in tandem with Ray Aghayan. You can see his future love of sequins in this piece! Made of a stretch silk jersey it is a sexy one shoulder silhouette. Onto the front of the bodice that has a shoulder strap is an elaborate and beautiful hand applied bird of paradise made entirely of sparkly rhinestones, tube beads and glossy black bead work. It gives the simple