Prettiest 1970s Ruben Panis Side Beaded Red Jersey Dress w Convertible Straps designer-marni to drape wonderfully on the

to drape wonderfully on the body and created a new form of sexuality that was a mix of high glamour and the more casual American nod to dressing

I hunt for both the solid colored jerseys of these and the lame ones and think the metallic ones are just that little bit extra special

The neckline is notched into a slit and then running down the front is an open cut out

The silk is very light and fine - scarf weight

Shockingly rare

Prettiest 1970s Ruben Panis Side Beaded Red Jersey Dress w Convertible Straps designer-marni to drape wonderfully on theRuben Panis was known for his flair for drama. He started off his career designing costumes for showgirls in Las Vegas and eventually honed his skills by working for both James Galanos and Norman Norell. His gowns were worn by many Hollywood icons like Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor. At the height of his career he was charging up to $5000 for a dress which at the time was an exorbitant amount. This is an excellent example of his work and it is just