made in England for Giorgio of Beverly Hills, burgundy chiffon with co-ordinating velvet trim, the gown is scattered with stylized gold sequin butterflies, hook and eye front closure. With braided silk and metallic gold thread tie belt.
Adaptable size; Shoulder to hem 58 in.
Born in Jerusalem and raised in Damascus, Syria,Thea Porter was educated at London University. She established her own boutique in Soho selling textiles and clothing of her design, eventually opening a shop in Paris as well as establishing an in-store boutique at Henri Bendel in New York.
From the personal collection of the late Israeli film actress and singer Daliah Lavi. Blessed with beauty and bursting with talent, the multi-lingual Lavi was truly an international citizen during the 1960s when she worked alongside such luminaries as Peter O'Toole, David Niven, and Woody Allen. One of her more memorable roles was in the James Bond spoof Casino Royale (1967).

In addition to a successful film career, Ms. Lavi enjoyed a 40-year marriage, her four children, and numerous grandchildren. She was a resident of Asheville, North Carolina at the time of her death.
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Tear and shattering to the proper right shoulder. Bidders understand that due to age and use, vintage textiles have flaws and losses that may not be apparent.