1980s Mary McFadden Couture Sequin & Beaded DressIn 1975 Mary McFadden invented a pleated technique that was a nod to the technique used by Fortuny (which has never been truly replicated as he did not leave his secret to anyone prior to his death). McFadden's version did not use silk but an innovative for its time, synthetic silk, whose pleating was permanent even after washing and wearing. This fabrication became her trademark and was considered cutting edge at the time. This particular dress is a