Spectacular 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Graphic Printed Cotton Voile Dress z-archive-christianlacroix Henry Schreiner founded the Shreiner

Henry Schreiner founded the Shreiner Jewelry Company in 1939 and by 1953 they were designing for their own line and also under the name of some of the top designers of the time like Adele Simpson

The collar is gently scooped and cut wide across the neck and across the shoulders so you get a touch more skin showing then with a more typical collar

The length is supermodel long at 64" from shoulder to hem

You could also wear a belt to add more shaping through the waist

The cut is classic for this time period

Spectacular 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Graphic Printed Cotton Voile Dress z-archive-christianlacroix Henry Schreiner founded the ShreinerThis stunning dress was designed by Belgian born 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 the his work during the period through the late sixties and into the early 1970s. He was a