Spring 1972 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Striped One Shoulder Dress designer-victoria-royal I have included some photos

I have included some photos of myself sitting in the dress and you can see how many yards of silk are around me

These tie around the inner dress to give more shape if you wish

It has the feel of the Old Hollywood siren to it and one could easily imagine any of the big movie starlets of the day wearing this out as part of their glamorous lives

The gown is sleeveless with a high neckline and a A-line shape that goes right to the floor

The dress closes with a back painted metal zipper and the jacket buttons to close as shown

Spring 1972 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Striped One Shoulder Dress designer-victoria-royal I have included some photosThis dress was designed by Belgian born Jules Francois Crahay, who headed the Lanvin ateliers from 1964 1984. He has been noted as one of fashions 'great colorists with his colorful patterns making his 1970s Lanvin designs hugely desirable and influential.' His time at the Lanvin label is one of my personal favourites for the house. I especially love the his work during the period through the late sixties and into the early 1970s. He was a genius at