This was my first work in metal/silk blend organzas. 

In 2007, I drafted the pieces for this evening frock fom the January 3, 1920 issue of the French fashion publication 'La Mode Pratique'.

The bodice is cut from 1920's metal lace.  It is interlined with a bisque shade of silk organza in the back to lend some stability yet, maintain transparency. 

Here you see the metal lace overlay the self-lined bodice front of silk/metal organza.

I finished the top of the bodice with new beaded trim in taupe shades.

The frock has a transparent back (bodice) which is a first for its time and was considered quite scandalous! This design is an interesting transition from Edwardian modesty to the unprecedented low decolletage and short skirt hems of the roaring ‘20’s!

Due to the fact that I did not line the under-skirt, I finished it with French seams.