Mary McFadden Couture Marii Plisse Pleated Beaded Embroidered Dress Gown White

Mary McFadden Couture vintage 1990s 90s era gown. Short sleeve, shoulder pads, maxi length, back and side zip, scoop neck. Beaded sequin embroidered metallic thread pearl embellished intricate gold white cream upper with signature plisse pleated column skirt. A true work of art. Excerpt from the Metropolitan Museum of Art MET: "McFadden created her own pleated synthetic fabric, the 1977 “marii” charmeuse fabric. Australia origins, hand-dyed in Japan, machine-pressed in U.S. She stated her “marii” fabric had “to fall like liquid gold on the body, like Chinese silk”. The dress leaves the body in its natural shape and does not constrict it, taking its maxim from Eastern modes of dress such as the Japanese kimono and the Greek chiton. She was known to place her models under the pediment of the New York Public Library, so they would look like Greek caryatids, because the pleated garments of Greek and Egyptian sculptures were closest to her heart.” Formal evening ball gala prom bride bridal wedding gown rehearsal dinner special occasion opera theater show orchestra event wear. Bridgerton Jane Austen Pride & Prejudice regency Victorian Grecian goddess luxury royal regal style. Excellent unworn like new condition, no stains rips or missing beads. Size vintage 12 (I forgot to get a clear picture of the tag, I will add this at some point) but measures and fits like a modern true medium. Please see measurements to ensure fit. Length: 53in Pit to pit: 18in Waist flat: 15.25in