1960's Helen Rose Custom Couture Pale Pink Silk Fully-Beaded Glamour Gown

A totally glamorous and incredibly rare Helen Rose designer couture blush-pink fully beaded gown dating back to the early 1960's. Helen Rose won two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design; "The Bad and the Beautiful" in 1952 and for "I'll Cry Tomorrow" in 1955. She was nominated a further eight times and was well known for designing famous iconic looks of the stars for this era. She designed the wedding dress of Grace Kelly when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. She also designed clothing for Elizabeth Taylor in the movies "Father of the Bride" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", as well as Elizabeth Taylor's bridal gown when she married Conrad Nicky Hilton. Helen Rose, like Edith Head and Irene Lentz, was one of the rare women who became chief costume designer for a major film studio. Her style was elegant and understated but still extremely innovative.
This sparkling blush-pink showstopper is a perfect example of her pure genius. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; double layered silk chiffon that has been embellished by hand with elegant glass-beads, large pink crystals, iridescent paillette sequins, and faux pink pearls in the most gorgeous floral motif. The teardrop bead design on the bustline makes it as if the wearer is dripping in jewels. Such dazzling 3-dimensional texture! The slight off shoulder low scoop neck front and back bodice really compliment the elaborate fabrication and draw the eye to the decolletage. I adore the hourglass nipped waist silhouette which Helen Rose did so well. Helen's couture line existed from 1957-1971. In 1957, the price for her retail version of the Liz Taylor "Cat" short chiffon dress was $250. Just imagine the original price of a custom beaded showstopper of this caliber! This is an opportunity to experience the luxury and glamour that was reserved for filmland's most famous women.  

Measurements

Bust: 33-34 inches

Waist: 26 inches

Hips: best up to 36 inches

Total Length: 58 inches

This Helen Rose custom couture gown is in beautiful condition with no rips, stains or holes. Perfectly working back hand set back-zipper and inner waist-stay. Garment is fully lined in matching pink silk. Highly wearable and an investment piece that will continue to increase in value.