Silk and Bears

Women's Black Hand-Embroidered Bee Silk Velvet Evening Dress

Some details are made to be discovered slowly. Across this black silk velvet slip, a scattering of golden honey bees waits to be noticed — each one embroidered individually by hand, with ivory wings, navy-and-gold striped bodies and pearl-white highlights, placed the way real bees settle. The bias cut follows the figure to full maxi length, with fine straps, a soft V neckline and a low back. For evenings when a black dress is expected but a memorable one is preferred — dinners, theatre, gallery openings. Arrives ready to gift in Silk & Bears packaging. No two dresses carry the same constellation — made once in your size, in a very limited run. Designed in England · Hand-Embroidered in Vietnam · Featured in British Vogue, Tatler, Grazia & T Magazine Specialist dry clean only. Store on a padded hanger away from direct sunlight; steam gently on low to refresh the pile. Never iron directly over the embroidery — treat the hand-worked motifs as you would fine jewellery. Velvet 80%, Silk 20% Colour: black