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Category: 2009 INTERNATIONAL Most Beautiful Victorian Gown In the WORLD by Contest on 05-29-2009

International Entry 59.) Dress: 1870's inspired Blue and Black Silk Day Gown

Category: International Best Victorian Bustle Day Dress

Category: International Most Beautiful Bustle Gown in the World

Seamstress: Sally Clark at: sallycdesigns.com or as Ebay's victoriandressmaker

Made in a cobalt blue 100% silk taffeta, this two piece, 1880's inspired day dress has hand beaded (by me) lace applique accents, layers of hand made pleating with black venice lace and braided trims. It is also available for sale via my web site... Sally Clark

International Entry 55.) Dress: 1870's inspired Green and Black Silk Ball Gown

Category: International Best Victorian Ball Gown

Category: INTERNATIONAL Best Gothic Victorian Gown

Seamstress: Sally Clark at: sallycdesigns.com or as Ebay's victoriandressmaker

This 1870's inspired ball gown is an original design of mine that is made in emerald green and black silk with hand sewn black lace, beaded and sequined appliques and adornments. It is two pieces, the heavily decorated bodice and layered skirt, all fully lined and hand finished, etc. I will be adding it to my web site for sale soon. So you are the first to view it! Sally Clark

International Entry 52.) Dress: Victorian Dubai Ball Gown

Category: International Best Victorian Ball Gown

Category: International Best Victorian Gown in the World

This dress is called the Dubai Dress as all the silk fabric used in the dress came from Dubai. The dress is made from garnet silk dupioni and antique gold faux silk. The train and sleeves are detailed with ruching to add texture and detail to the fabric. The detailed scallops are all hand made on an embroidery machine with overlaying peacock lace. The overskirt is simple with contrast detail. It has embroidered stockings of gold scrolls with hand dyed slippers with matching bows and gold filigree buckles. Clancy