1980s Murray Arbeid Signature Blue Taffeta & Black Velvet Evening Gown size_16 Modern US size 4 Empire

Modern US size 4 Empire Waist: 30

See his signature/logo in last photo

Said to have been inspired by the beautiful leopard moth this silk jersey knit spaghetti strap dress has a black and white print

The dress has a back zippered and hook closure

Metallic threading throughout dress mimicking large polka dots

1980s Murray Arbeid Signature Blue Taffeta & Black Velvet Evening Gown size_16 Modern US size 4 EmpireThis fitted indigo taffeta and black velvet dress has a sweetheart neckline with optional halter top straps, and is ankle length. 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! The gown was later sold in 1997 at Christie's Auctions in Manhattan for $25,300. 00, to benefit cancer and AIDS charities. Our own Murray Arbeid gown