Rare 1970s Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue Print Silk Chiffon Blue Skirt w Ruffled Bottom designer-scott-barrie On an actual body these

On an actual body these can be worn more off the shoulder to leave the collar bones completely bare

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam with room for up to a B cup

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

' The dress is made out of a silk that has a satin like finish to it with that wonderful dragon printed on its surface

Rare 1970s Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue Print Silk Chiffon Blue Skirt w Ruffled Bottom designer-scott-barrie On an actual body theseMadame 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