1970s Stavropoulos Couture Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress designer-bob-mackie they were charm personified

they were charm personified

Approx size 7

The base is black silk and the interior is lined in a solid black with a pale cream and pink silk inset in the upper half and through the sleeves of the interior

Length: 17" from shoulder to hem

This is Cardin at his best and is an instantly recognizable design

1970s Stavropoulos Couture Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress designer-bob-mackie they were charm personifiedGeorge Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of multiple layers of silk done on a bias cut. He focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece. It was said that his gowns "seemed to float on air". He launched his label in 1960 and soon was dressing women like Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Barbra Streisand and Maria Callas. His dresses were made by hand and to couture