Incredibly gorgeous ivory burnout silk velvt wrap dress with spaghetti straps. Cut on the bias, which creates a natural form fitting stretch. Asymmetrical front and attachted matching slip. Stunning beaded rose pattern with cascading beaded tassels from front to back.

Shown with the Crystal Snowflake necklace. 

Limited edition

Handmade in Los Angeles

Devoré velvets originate from Europe where the manufacturing process was created during the 1920s as a luxurious and desirable fashion fabric. Traditionally velvet was associated with Nobility.

The “Burnout Velvet” process as it is also referred, is achieved by applying an acid to a natural, protein fiber (silk) and natural non-protein fiber (rayon). The acid "burns out" the non-protein fiber leaving only the sheer woven silk and thus, creating elaborate and intricate designs. This fabric is of the highest quality, and is very expensive to manufacture. 
The art deco designs on these beauties are based on 1920s prints and give an amazing stained glass glow when backlit. The silk part of the fabric becomes very sheer, almost transparent. Often referred to as "wearable art".