Fabulous Spring 1974 Andre Courreges Sculpted Abstract Heart Print Dress w Ruffle Detailing designer-prada Sleeves: 21" from drop shoulder

Sleeves: 21" from drop shoulder

Tagged a vintage 12

That combination of flowers and stripes running over it make you instantly seem taller and leaner

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

Appropriate stamped on tag along inside of the cuff

Fabulous Spring 1974 Andre Courreges Sculpted Abstract Heart Print Dress w Ruffle Detailing designer-prada Sleeves: 21" from drop shoulderThis 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