Exceptional 1970s George Stavropoulos Couture Bias Cut Grey Ribbon Silk Chiffon Dress w Sash z-archive-chanel There is a slightly off

There is a slightly off set ribbon of fabric that runs down the center and past the waist and all of the fabric is gathered into that in soft folds

Though it looks at first glance to be a free flowing skirted gown it is actually a column of silk over which an additional panel of silk flows

The easy cut should fit a range of sizes

The jacket slips on like a tunic with a zipper at the neck and partial drawstring waist

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam with about a B to C cup on the inner attached bra

Exceptional 1970s George Stavropoulos Couture Bias Cut Grey Ribbon Silk Chiffon Dress w Sash z-archive-chanel There is a slightly offGeorge 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. The majority of his gowns are almost entirely