1990s Patric Casey Deep Orange Silk Bias Cut Dress with Beadwork

A great example of a late 1990s evening dress by Irish occasion wear designer Patric Casey who held lead design roles with international fashion houses including Krizia in Milan and Vivienne Westwood in London.

Hand beaded in India, this dress is tailored from deep tangerine orange silk chiffon to the highly flattering bias-cut style that was so en vogue during the 90s. The front has spaghetti straps and a rounded neckline, with two extra straps which travel diagonally from the centre of the chest, up over the shoulders, to meet at the bottom of the back. The skirt has a layered construction with two curved panels meeting in the front. The back is sensuously low. The dress is detailed at the centre front and bottom of the back with elaborate, abstract beadwork and rhinestones in rainbow hues that look like fireworks exploding. The curved hems of the skirt are also detailed with intricate white, red, black and orange beadwork. On the left hip, this beadwork gives way to four strands of beads which hang down the side of the dress. The dress has no fastenings and is lined in bright orange silk throughout for a comfortable, luxurious wear.

In excellent vintage condition, with no marks or flaws. It is made from 100% Silk with a lining of 100% Silk. Labelled a UK size 12, US 8, but please check the below measurements as this runs smaller. Our model's sizes are: Bust: 34" (87cm), Waist 24" (61cm), Hips: 34.5" (88cm), Height 5' 7" (170cm) and she's a size UK 6, US 2. The dress is suitable for up to sizes UK 8-10 or US 4-6.

MEASUREMENTS

BUST - 38 in. (97 cm)

WAIST - 32 in. (81 cm)

HIP - 40 in. (102 cm)

LENGTH - 57 in. (145 cm)