MARY MCFADDEN Vintage Deadstock Beads Belt Necklace Tassels Luxury

Mary McFadden, frequently referred to as a “design archeologist,” was one of America’s most celebrated haute couture designers. Her creations were worn by celebrities including Jacqueline Onassis, Barbara Walters, and Faye Dunaway. For McFadden, jewelry is an integral part of the entire design of a dress, “jewelry is to beautify a woman. But it should also be an objet d’art.” She created cuffs, necklaces and earrings that were independently conceived but coordinated with the themes of her couture collections. She was the director of public relations for Dior New York in the 1960s. From 1968 to 1970 she was an editor for South African Vogue. In 1976 she began the clothing company Mary McFadden Inc. She won her first Coty Award in 1976 and entered the Coty Hall of Fame in 1979. From 1982 to 1983 she was the President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The CFDA Fashion Awards, was founded in 1980 with the first awards in 1981, which honors excellence in fashion design. It has been called "the Oscars of fashion". A versatile piece that can be worn as a belt or necklace! It has eight intertwined strands of beads with beaded tassels at each end. Condition: Excellent vintage condition; appears to be new old stock as the original tag is attached. Measures 52 inches long including the beaded tassels. ca. 1980's A fine piece of Fashion History Luxurious Elegant