a gold brocade blouse from the barbara turner collection, paired with contrast chiffon sleeves finished in hand-beaded detailing throughout. pairing two fabrics this different, structured brocade against soft, slippery chiffon, is a real technical challenge on its own, chiffon shifts and frays easily, making clean construction difficult even before the beading is added by hand. a stand collar closes at a tiny snap, trimmed with a gold chain along the edge. buttons are covered in the brocade itself, closing through buttonholes worked directly into the chiffon, a detail that takes real precision given how easily the fabric can fray or distort under that kind of strain.
the body is strongly contoured through the bust and waist, with small velvet bows marking the back princess seams, a soft, feminine touch against the more structured brocade. sleeves are gathered at the cap, hand-beaded throughout, and finished at the cuff with contrast gold tape and hook-and-eye closure. interior neckline and hem are faced in satin.
condition
excellent vintage condition
best fits
small/medium
measurements
Across Shoulder: 15"
Bust: 35"
Waist at Smallest Point: 30"
Total Length: 18 3/4"
Sleeve Length: 25"
Sleeve Opening: 7 1/2"
Clipped on model: no
