Rare 1970s Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue Print Silk Chiffon Blue Skirt w Ruffled Bottom designer-scott-barrie For its age I still

For its age I still rate this as excellent

Givenchy was know for his love of fine fabrics and this dress starts with an exceptional one

An inner waist stay hooks to close and there is padding in each shoulder

Authentic handmade ceramic beaded item with gilt metal and Swarovski crystals

Rare 1970s Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue Print Silk Chiffon Blue Skirt w Ruffled Bottom designer-scott-barrie For its age I stillMadame Gres' work has had profound effects on Haute Couture and her influence still resonates to this day. Her attention to detail, master draping techniques and respect for the female form is unparalleled. She was known for designing and creating garments directly on her models and this became a signature of her work. She opened her first atelier, La Maison Alix in 1932. A partnership briefly changed the house's name to Alix Barton and then the label