1970s Stavropoulos Couture Layered Bias Cut Silk Chiiffon Dress designer-lanvin Unworn condition and originally retailed

Unworn condition and originally retailed for over $2000

the embroidery work is exceptional

Reference Photo: F/W 1998 Chanel Runway Show (Credit: firstVIEW)

early plastic leaves that are hand painted with bits of gold seemingly dashed across the surface at random here and there

Because of the bias cut silk and loose fit though the waist the measurements are a bit deceiving so its important to make sure the hips work

1970s Stavropoulos Couture Layered Bias Cut Silk Chiiffon Dress designer-lanvin Unworn condition and originally retailedGeorge Stavropoulos was an amazing designer and his work is extremely overlooked in my opinion. He was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of multiple layers of silk cut on the bias. He did not like overt, flashy ornamentation and instead 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