Important & Rare Spring 1966 Madame Gres Printed Silk Chiffon Cut Out Dress designer-victoria-royal Sleeves: 24" at longest points

Sleeves: 24" at longest points

The skirt falls over the inner peplum around the hip and then falls in a widening curve to the floor

The top slips on and the skirt zips to close at the side with a painted metal zipper

Reference Photos: (1) Christian Dior ad

It's all hand whip-stitched and corded and the ball details on the tassel on the front are hand carved

Important & Rare Spring 1966 Madame Gres Printed Silk Chiffon Cut Out Dress designer-victoria-royal Sleeves: 24" at longest pointsMadame Gres' work has had profound effects on Haute Couture and her influence still resonates to this day. Her attention to detail, master draping techniques and respect for the female form is unparalleled. She was known for designing and creating garments directly on her models and this became a signature of her work. She opened her first atelier, La Maison Alix in 1932. A partnership briefly changed the house's name to Alix Barton and then the label