Late 1970s- Early 1980s Lanvin Rust Coloured Cotton Caftan Dress w Plunge Front & Side Pockets designer-etro It is an extraordinary piece

It is an extraordinary piece of fashion history and a testament to the level of textiles from this time period

There is perhaps the very slightest of greying to the white of the banding on each piece but from what I have seen from these this fabric did this as soon as it was cleaned and worn

I love the signature wide top stitched gold fabric belt at the waist

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densely applied bead work that is entirely hand done

Late 1970s- Early 1980s Lanvin Rust Coloured Cotton Caftan Dress w Plunge Front & Side Pockets designer-etro It is an extraordinary pieceThis fabulous caftan would have been 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 favourite periods for the house. I especially love his work during this period. He was a genius at colour and he pushed the envelope in