Designer Archetype: Fabrice Simon (Fabrice)
Era: Circa late 1980s – early 1990s
Item: Full-Length Heavily Beaded Evening Gown
Colorway: Jet Black / Gunmetal & Silver Metallic Contrast
Material: Semi-sheer silk chiffon/polyester mesh overlay; solid black silk crepe de chine base lining; hand-sewn glass bugle beads, faceted metallic bicone beads, and rhinestone clusters.
Structural & Architectural Specifications:
Gown Silhouette: Column-style evening gown tapering slightly toward a floor-length hemline. Designed with an integrated structure that contours closely to the natural lines of the body.
Neckline & Back Construction: Deep, plunging architectural V-neckline framed by a sheer mesh insert at the lower apex. The reverse features an extreme, low-scoop open back configuration terminating in a ruched central gathering point above the gluteal curve.
Sleeves: Long, fitted column sleeves constructed entirely from unlined, semi-sheer black mesh. Detailed with swirling diagonal columns of hand-applied bead strands.
Beading Blueprint: Masterful "starburst" or "sunburst" geometric embellishment configuration. Thousands of metallic bugle and bicone beads radiate outward from a central focal point at the stomach. The center features a prominent, symmetrical rosette medallion composed of large clear teardrop and circular glass rhinestones.
Closures: Heavy-duty concealed zipper placement tracking up the lower center-back seam beneath the ruched detailing.
Condition & Sales Terms:
Condition Rating: Sold As-Is / Minor Wear Condition.
Condition Details:  Base fabric structure, sleeve mesh, and central rhinestone medallion remain fully secure. Features a prominent area of loose and unravelling bead threads along the upper left bust quadrant near the arm seam, requiring localized stabilization to prevent further bead shedding.