Beautiful 1970s Ted Lapidus Ribbon Weave Silk Chiffon Dress w Prettiest Floral Print designer-ted-lapidus The front has a pretty

The front has a pretty scooped neckline that is mirrored on the back

Note that it is measured with the front edges lined up - you will get more room by creating a space as shown on my mannequin

This is somewhat outside of my usual realm so though I know these are at least turn of the century I cannot give an exact date - they could be far older

Worked into the design are words that include Aloha

Fully lined with a green silk and buttons to close

Beautiful 1970s Ted Lapidus Ribbon Weave Silk Chiffon Dress w Prettiest Floral Print designer-ted-lapidus The front has a prettyTed Lapidus began selling his designs in the 1950s in Paris. By 1963 he was an official member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture and he debuted his Haute Couture label in addition to his already high end ready to wear. This dress is from his initial, main ready to wear line that commanded very high prices in its day and is not to be confused with the later boutique line. It is beautiful. This is a wonderful example of how romantic his work