1970s Adele Simpson Black Velvet Gold Metallic Obi Evening Dress size_L The velvet dress has more

The velvet dress has more than a passing similarity to another of Murray Arbeid's designs - the 1987 red and black velvet flamenco ball gown made famous by Princess Diana

elongates the silhouette

Wide seems and hem make for simple alteration

Italian fashion designer (1920-2010)

Dominic Rompallo

1970s Adele Simpson Black Velvet Gold Metallic Obi Evening Dress size_L The velvet dress has moreElegant evening dress in sumptuous velvet with brilliant metallic details by Adele Simpson. The dress falls just above the knee, has a wide bateau boat neck, and 3 4 length sleeves. The sleeves are voluminous and gather at the elbow. The dress features a gold metallic panel at the waist no doubt inspired by the obi kimono belts Simpson saw on her travels to Japan! The panel is accented by a twisted braid belt with leaf clasp. Neck to waist zipper in