Video gratis Shirley Bassey INTERVIEW 1997 part 1 of 3
Video de Shirley being interviewed for VIP by NBC with clips from the birthdayconcert
(For Maria!!) Part 1
About the outfit dame Shirley Bassey wears at the birthdayconcert
A fabulous stage ensemble by Douglas Darnell comprising a sleeveless Catsuit of natural coloured chiffon applied with lace, lavishly embellished with Swarovski aquamarine, topaz and aurora borealis crystals, turquoise teardrop beads, imitation pearls and vari-shaped and coloured sequins, the lower legs additionally encrusted with beads and sequins in an exotic floral pattern, lined in gold silk tissue; a matching short-sleeved coat-dress, the corresponding ornate bodice attached to a full skirt of layered sparkling eau-de-nil voile piped with gold silk tissue; a voluminous turquoise stage coat, densely embroidered with translucent iridescent sequins and trimmed at the cuffs, hem and flowing train with a deep border of turquoise ostrich feathers, lined in gold silk tissue; and a corresponding pair of stiletto heeled shoes customised by Darnell, stamped on the insole Peppino Vasso Hand Made and with the retailer's name F Pinet
Weight of catsuit and coat-dress approx 35kg
This catsuit was worn by Dame Shirley on many occasions throughout her career from the 1960s until recently The legs were originally flared and the hems trimmed with turquoise ostrich feathers These were removed by Darnell some time later and the trouser legs were straightened, the corresponding coat included in this lot was designed at the time of the trouser leg alterations
The photograph illustrated on the frontispiece of the catalogue is taken from the inside gatefold sleeve of the 1971 album Something Else The catsuit was also worn by Dame Shirley during the Talk Of The Town shows, April, 1970 and is featured on various album covers from the 1960s and 1970s including Diamonds Are Forever Pieces of Dreams; Star Des Bal Pare '70; Love Story Por Su and The Shirley Bassey Collection Dame Shirley also wore both the catsuit and the stage coat during her 60th Birthday Concert at Althorp Park, July, 1997
Dame Shirley told us that she loves this outfit Sold at Christies for £6,000
About the birthdayconcert
During this interview some clips are shown from the birthdayconcert The concert was taped and was meant to be broadcasted on tv But finally Shirley did not give her approval to air it
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