Fabulous Spring 1974 Andre Courreges Sculpted Abstract Heart Print Dress w Ruffle Detailing designer-prada in Ossie Clark

in Ossie Clark

This pretty panel of contrasting green runs down the full front of the dress to create a gorgeous ruffled effect

Appropriate stamped on tag along inside of the cuff

On each hip the printed silk it wraps and gathers to the back where it turns into a large bow and ties

Fully lined in a high grade silk and closes with hidden silk

Fabulous Spring 1974 Andre Courreges Sculpted Abstract Heart Print Dress w Ruffle Detailing designer-prada in Ossie ClarkThis is a remarkable example of Courreges and the work that Andre was doing during that time period. I know we often associate his work with very mod and short pieces but he also did many dramatic pieces in fabrics like this. It is a highly glossed, thicker weight, smooth finish cotton. At the time this would have been extremely experimental. I love that this one takes the shape that we so closely associate with him and extends and exaggerates it to