Exquisite Fall 1978 Stavropoulos Bias Cut Black Silk Dress w Red Striped Pattern & Red Underskirt designer-andre-courreges It is cut to skim

It is cut to skim over the bodice and then flares out dramatically as it reaches the hem

The dress falls from one shoulder and then the neckline curves around and under to the other side

It must have caught the eye of Nicole Kidman and her stylist because Nicole then wore one to her premiere in December 2021

This suit is fabulous

Unlined and slips on to wear with hidden hook and snaps that open the waist and bust

Exquisite Fall 1978 Stavropoulos Bias Cut Black Silk Dress w Red Striped Pattern & Red Underskirt designer-andre-courreges It is cut to skimThe twin of this dress walked the Fall 1978 runway. It was made under the creative direction of George Stavropoulos. 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