Incredible Fall 1971 Andre Courreges Black Dress w Open Back Detailed w Straps & Bows designer-stavropoulos He chose good weight and

He chose good weight and quality nylons that held the color well and would drape exactly as he wished

It's looks simple but has master level tailoring behind it

Around the dropped waist is a wide silver satin ribbon and there is a little ivory Chanel logo sitting at the side of the waist

You could easily have these covered or embellished to hide it

yet striking because of the vibrant color combination that she has used

Incredible Fall 1971 Andre Courreges Black Dress w Open Back Detailed w Straps & Bows designer-stavropoulos He chose good weight andThis is a remarkable example of Courreges and the work that Andre was doing during that time period. I know we often associate his work with very mod and short pieces but he also did many dramatic and long pieces like this. We have had a dress from the collection before this in the shop before and we were happy to find a version of this one that was photoed for Vogue that spring and a runway shot with close versions as well. It is a fantastically chic