Rare 1970s Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue Print Silk Chiffon Blue Skirt w Ruffled Bottom designer-scott-barrie Givenchy was know for his

Givenchy was know for his love of fine fabrics and this dress starts with an exceptional one

This dress is a wonderful and early example of Geoffrey Beene's work and to me completely sums up the Beene aesthetic - his pieces are often best when he kept them to a simple cut that had unexpected details

Long and lean with a zip front and its original gold braided tie belt to wrap around the waist its an amazing and versatile piece

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam with room for up to a B cup

Rare 1970s Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue Print Silk Chiffon Blue Skirt w Ruffled Bottom designer-scott-barrie Givenchy was know for hisMadame 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