1980s Adolfo Black Embroidered Piano Shawl Dress 2000s_mcqueen this looks unworn and came

this looks unworn and came from the wardrobe of an European aristocrat

fluffy marabou feathers which remain in excellent condition

It has a delicate circular crocheted cotton overlay with cap sleeves that have sweet scalloped hems and three dainty bows

Gathered stitching at the shoulders and sleeves create a feminine balloon sleeve

1980s Adolfo Black Embroidered Piano Shawl Dress 2000s_mcqueen this looks unworn and cameA 1980s or early 1990s dress by Adolfo, a Cuban born fashion designer who made exceptional clothes which retailed in the best of the best US department stores. Piano shawls were popularised in the early 20th century and influenced by Orientalism and Jazz Age fashion. This dress is made from one of these original period shawls from the late 1920s and is a great example of early textile recycling. Adolfo also loved to work with antique patchwork