1960s Jeanne Lanvin Dress & Coat Set designer-frank-usher More vertical seaming sits at

More vertical seaming sits at the very top of the full skirt and then gently open to give the volume the skirt has

It closes with a back painted metal zipper and a hook & eye at the top of the back neck

The skirt is full and lined

At the time this would have been cutting edge fabric and the better designers where taking full advantage of its fluidity

The blue on black is fabulous and the fabric is easy to wear

1960s Jeanne Lanvin Dress & Coat Set designer-frank-usher More vertical seaming sits atA rare Jeanne Lanvin labeled set that is from the mid 60s and would have been produced during the reign of Castillo. This is an "xcut par Maria Carine sur autorization spciale" (made by Maria Carine with special authorization). This is a special garment and needs a bit more explanation it is best explained by this excerpt from the Vintage Fashion Guild: Maria Carine was owned by Maria Moutet Chenu. She worked with four couturiers: Heim, Desses,