c.1974 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Pretty Printed Dress w Scarf designer-patrick-kelly The sleeves are spectacular

The sleeves are spectacular

Note the back will close completely on the right sized frame

Vogue Italia March 1991  /  Image from the book 'Alaia- Azzedine Alaia in the 21st Century

It is constructed from a gorgeous custom screened cotton that has a slight starched finish so it feel crisp and holds the shape

This has a definite eighties vibe to it

c.1974 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Pretty Printed Dress w Scarf designer-patrick-kelly The sleeves are spectacularThis would have been 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 realm is one of my favorites for the house and the period through the late sixties and into the 70s in particular. He was a genius at print and color and he pushed the envelope in terms