1964-65  
Evening dress
 

Pink embroidered and beaded organdie silk evening dress
Designed by Bellville Sassoon 1964-65
T.77-1996

This tube-like dress shows the preference during this period for simple shapes. Belinda Bellville, granddaughter of a 1920s couturier, formed Bellville Sassoon in 1958 with David Sassoon. Both designers trained at the Royal College of Art and are known for their romantic evening wear.