1960s Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress color_purple All panels display blooming roses

All panels display blooming roses made of interwoven gold metallic thread

launching “Gianni Versace Donna

Slight elastic waist band

and lavender strokes composed of minute slashes

Shoulder Hem Length: 36in

1960s Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress color_purple All panels display blooming rosesAbsolutely astounding black silk gown by Madame Gres! The dress is maxi length, with an empire waistline, a v neck neckline, and the most amazing, voluminous sleeves. The sleeves are truly amazing; they billow out from the shoulder, drape, cape like, over and around the arm, gaining length as they approach the wrist. The sleeves end in a cuff that gathers the crescendo of the black silk sleeve. The dramatic, theatrical, spectacular sleeves contrast