Early 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Demi-Couture Printed Red Silk Skirt w Green & Lace Edging archive Pintucks run up the bodice

Pintucks run up the bodice with eyelet lace ruffled detailing on either side

Item# DD2806

The inner skirt construction is described above

This beautiful Yves Saint Laurent set dates to the time period around his famous 1976-77 Russian collection and showcases the care and attention to detail that he put into his work

The top of the inner dress is made of a silk organza and this runs inside the skirt to the knee

Early 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Demi-Couture Printed Red Silk Skirt w Green & Lace Edging archive Pintucks run up the bodiceThis stunning skirt 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