Exceptional 1970s George Stavropoulos Couture Black Silk & Bias Cut Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Flowing Skirt designer-Odette-Barsa One on of the upper

One on of the upper 'pockets' there is a spray of hand embroidered flowers that are done in a 3D relief

These appear to have been hand done and I love how they are different sizes

It can be used as a chic beach cover up or as the lingerie piece it was originally intended to be

These sweep across and around the bodice

Item# DD1989

Exceptional 1970s George Stavropoulos Couture Black Silk & Bias Cut Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Flowing Skirt designer-Odette-Barsa One on of the upperGeorge Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of silk done on a bias cut. He focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece. It was said that his gowns 'seemed to float on air'. He launched his label in 1960 and soon was dressing women like Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Barbra Streisand and Maria Callas. The majority of his gowns are almost entirely made by hand and to