Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves Suits & Sets The loose and easy cut

The loose and easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes and you could easily change the separate half slip underneath if it did not fit perfectly

Built-in underneath the skirt are five layers of tulle

There is a bit of patina on the gold painted leather

a maxi dress or as a light evening coat

it is one of those great little black dresses you will end up wearing again and again

Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves Suits & Sets The loose and easy cutThe House of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy. He has always been strongly associated with the work that he did dressing Audrey Hepburn but his range was incredible as a designer behind that relationship with her. Some of my personal favourite vintage pieces over the years have been from his work. His Haute Couture pieces are always amazing to find and this wonderful dress is an extraordinary example of his couture work during this