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1980s Stenay Silk Cocktail Dress Heavily Beaded Sequined Multicolor Paisley

Curated by Shawnee

$275

ConditionOverall condition is very good for its age and the complexity of the embellishment. The sequin and beadwork appears largely intact and vibrant with strong color. A close-up detail shot reveals some loose thread ends or minor bead wire exposure near the neckline, which is typical of age and heavy hand work — The interior label (Stenay / Made in India / 100% Silk / Polyester Lining) shows aging and fraying at the edges consistent with era. The keyhole back closure hardware appears intact. A few loose threads are visible near the neckline bead border.

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By Stenay · 1980s · c. 1985–1990. Stenay was a prominent American eveningwear label known for heavily embellished silk garments produced in India during this period. The bold paisley motif, oversized silhouette, keyhole back, and exuberant multicolor palette are hallmarks of late 1980s evening dressing. · India origin · Silk · Sequins · Seed Beads · Beads · Hand Strung · Round cut

"This stunning 1980s Stenay evening dress is crafted on a black 100% silk ground, featuring an intricate yoke adorned with a symmetrical paisley motif in vibrant multicolor sequins, seed beads, and rhinestone accents. The body is finished with dense, hand-worked black bugle beading, scalloped sleeve hems, and a chic keyhole back closure. A quintessential example of Stenay's expert Indian beadwork, this dress offers a rich, textured shimmer and a dramatic silhouette. The garment remains in very good vintage condition, with the beadwork appearing largely intact and vibrant. Please note minor, age-appropriate thread exposure near the neckline, consistent with the complexity of hand-embellished vintage eveningwear. The interior label shows light fraying. This is a final-sale item; no returns are accepted."

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Item Details+
TypeClothing
Brand / MakerStenay
Era1980s
Country / RegionIndia
Materials100% silk ground, hand-embellished with dense all-over black bugle bead work and scatter beading throughout; yoke and shoulders adorned with multicolor sequined paisley appliqués in cobalt blue, emerald green, fuchsia pink, copper/gold, and silver, outlined with seed beads and faux pearl accents.

Description

This stunning 1980s Stenay evening dress is crafted on a black 100% silk ground, featuring an intricate yoke adorned with a symmetrical paisley motif in vibrant multicolor sequins, seed beads, and rhinestone accents. The body is finished with dense, hand-worked black bugle beading, scalloped sleeve hems, and a chic keyhole back closure. A quintessential example of Stenay's expert Indian beadwork, this dress offers a rich, textured shimmer and a dramatic silhouette. The garment remains in very good vintage condition, with the beadwork appearing largely intact and vibrant. Please note minor, age-appropriate thread exposure near the neckline, consistent with the complexity of hand-embellished vintage eveningwear. The interior label shows light fraying. This is a final-sale item; no returns are accepted.

Condition

Overall condition is very good for its age and the complexity of the embellishment. The sequin and beadwork appears largely intact and vibrant with strong color. A close-up detail shot reveals some loose thread ends or minor bead wire exposure near the neckline, which is typical of age and heavy hand work — The interior label (Stenay / Made in India / 100% Silk / Polyester Lining) shows aging and fraying at the edges consistent with era. The keyhole back closure hardware appears intact. A few loose threads are visible near the neckline bead border.