Late 1970s- Early 1980s Lanvin Rust Coloured Cotton Caftan Dress w Plunge Front & Side Pockets designer-etro Both the front and back

Both the front and back of the bodice are gathered into a V with the gathers all coming together down the center line under that V

Because of the color of the dress and the color of the beads in these areas its actually not that noticeable

See last photo

densely applied bead work that is entirely hand done

There is perhaps the very slightest of greying to the white of the banding on each piece but from what I have seen from these this fabric did this as soon as it was cleaned and worn

Late 1970s- Early 1980s Lanvin Rust Coloured Cotton Caftan Dress w Plunge Front & Side Pockets designer-etro Both the front and backThis fabulous caftan would have been designed by 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 favourite periods for the house. I especially love his work during this period. He was a genius at colour and he pushed the envelope in