Vintage 1980s Strapless Dress Pat McDonagh - Size M 1920s hooked rug so although originally natural

so although originally natural

Please view my close-up photos of the weave - this is beautifully constructed

The woven fabric is most interesting as it combines a vivid yellow

It closes with a screw clasp

This photo was taken sometimes during the 1940s and was hand coloured in the production process

Vintage 1980s Strapless Dress Pat McDonagh - Size M 1920s hooked rug so although originally naturalThis is a 1980s short strapless dress, made by Canadian designer Pat McDonagh, of black polyester velvet with organdy skirt. Pat McDonagh was an important figure in the Canadian fashion industry starting during the mid 60s, when she moved to Canada from London, importing the mod look. She designed clothes for the Beatles for what McDonagh called a dreadful first film called Beat in the Border (I cant find any reference to this film anywhere). She also