Incredible Spring 1970 Andre Courreges Cross Strap Backless Bright Sculpted Orange Dress designer-issey-miyake Hidden pockets sit on either

Hidden pockets sit on either hip

Under the skirt there are a full seven layers of silk tulle and net underskirts to achieve the shape that you see

most delicate Indian silk and it has been customs screened with that gorgeous design

This fabulous striped silk top from Christian Dior is extra special as we found documentation of its exact date

Incredible Spring 1970 Andre Courreges Cross Strap Backless Bright Sculpted Orange Dress designer-issey-miyake Hidden pockets sit on eitherThis is a remarkable example of Courreges and the work that Andre was doing during that time period. I know we often associate his work with very mod and short pieces but he also did many dramatic pieces in fabrics like this. It is a highly glossed, thicker weight, smooth finish cotton. At the time this would have been extremely experimental. I love that this one takes the shape that we so closely associate with him and extends and exaggerates it to