Spring 1974 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Silk & Cotton Runway Dress in Pink & Red Dresses The metallic of the thread

The metallic of the thread picks up the light in a subtle kind of way so that it glints from every angle

This one not only has that still

The fabric is lighter in weight then you would think at first glance

It has all the hallmarks that you look for in a couture Chanel piece from this era

Spring 1974 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Silk & Cotton Runway Dress in Pink & Red Dresses The metallic of the threadThis gorgeous dress was designed by Jules Francois Crahay, who headed the Lanvin ateliers from 1964 1984. He has been noted as one of fashions 'great colorists with his colorful patterns making his 1970s Lanvin designs hugely desirable and influential.' His time at the Lanvin label is one of my personal favourites for the house. I especially love his work during the period through the late sixties and into the early 1970s. He was a genius at print and