Spring 2003 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Strapless Printed Silk Dress w Feather Trim Runway Sample Dress designer-ceil-chapman it closes under the bow

it closes under the bow with hook & eye

The lurex skirt layer acts as its own lining and the main bodice is backed in a black satin

This gown was from that collection and was look number 64 in the show

The velvet allows it to stay full and almost like a modified bell

You can wear it loose and peasant style or it will blouse when tucked

Spring 2003 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Strapless Printed Silk Dress w Feather Trim Runway Sample Dress designer-ceil-chapman it closes under the bowSpring 2003 marked Alber Elbaz's second collection for the Lanvin and the reviews were very positive. Vogue's Sarah Mower said of the collection; 'Bouquets are due Alber Elbaz for excellent taste and innovative design aimed directly at the sophisticated women of the world. His spring collection for Lanvin was a rare vision of luxurious dressing, balancing luster with rawness in a grown up, wearable way. The designer also has a genius for dresses,