This sexy 70s Mary McFadden Marii dress is so stunning in person. I can't seem to really capture the greatness in pictures. The dress itself is a featherweight pleated wrap dress that hooks at the front giving a plunging neckline. The spaghetti straps are tiny, giving even more that studio 54 sexy vibe. Hand rolled edges. Now lets talk about the hard to find rope belt!130" long. If you look up Mary McFadden, you will find her wearing this rope belt in so many ways. I really want to keep it since I have been looking for one for years, but I will not separate this ensemble. The dress is XS.
Laid Flat:
15" Pit to Pit
15" Shoulder to waist.
13" Waist
18" Hips
47" Length Shoulder to hem.
Mary McFadden, designer, collector and world traveler. Mary formed her company in New York City in 1976, creating distinctive apparel that was inspired by the art of China, Africa, Greece, and South America as well as cultures she encountered during her travels. She collected a distinguished array of objects in varied substances, particularly gold. Acclaimed for her use of African and Asian prints intricately quilted jackets, as well as for her pure, timeless designs using “Marii” pleating that was enhanced by beaded cuffs and collars, jewel encrusted trim and panels, as well as gold embroidery, “zardozi.” McFadden also designed bold sculptural jewelry. Her many honors include the President’s Fellows Award of the Rhode Island School of Design. She was elected president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Her collections have been shown on runways in New York, London, Russia, India, South and Central America, and Tokyo.
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