Gorgeous 1971-1972 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Floral Printed Coral Cotton Pique Backless Halter Dress designer-emanuel-ungaro A mix of machine and

A mix of machine and hand finishes

Unlined and closes with the buttons down the front

The dress is unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the back neckline

Tom Ford says short

This is a wonderful and unusual little summer dress by Parisian couturier Jacques Reval who operated a small atelier during the 60s in Paris

Gorgeous 1971-1972 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Floral Printed Coral Cotton Pique Backless Halter Dress designer-emanuel-ungaro A mix of machine andThis dress dates to either the 1971 1972 spring season. It was made under the creative direction of Jules Francois Crahay Jules Francois 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 favourites for the house. He mainly used this particular type of fabric for