1971 Rare Lanvin Multi Color Maxi Dress designer-lanvin How I wish I knew

How I wish I knew who this was made for as she must have been someone quite fabulous

Waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

I am not 100% sure what College this would have came from - if you know please send me a note and I will add that information

I fell in love the moment I saw it - it has a fabulous arts and crafts feel to it and I can just imagine the girl who carefully embroidered all those brilliant designs onto the black silk

The exterior fabric is a silk organza printed with a pretty floral design

1971 Rare Lanvin Multi Color Maxi Dress designer-lanvin How I wish I knewThe colors in this gown are amazing they absolutely pop against the black background and are vivid and true. These printed gowns were a Lanvin staple and the dress of the season in its day. They were designed for that chic modern woman to wear while entertaining at home or to go out for a chic dinner and were often the subject for Vogue or Harper's Bazaar editorials! They were a signature piece for Lanvin during this time period and every chic woman