1970s Givenchy Red & White Floral Print Blue Jersey Summer Dress designer-issey-miyake each with an edged stitching

each with an edged stitching that helps keep the fabric slightly curled for full effect

The colors on the soft jersey are still as crisp and true as they would have been when it was produced and I love how they absolutely pop against the deep navy base of the dress - helped in part by the white backdrop used on each

leopard print design screened over its surface and that in itself makes it a rarity

The beads are little red tube beads and this gives the dress a subtle sparkle in the light as well

A slit runs up one side

1970s Givenchy Red & White Floral Print Blue Jersey Summer Dress designer-issey-miyake each with an edged stitchingIn 1952, Givenchy founded his namesake house on Rue Alfred de Vigny in Paris and quickly rose to fame as one of the grand couturiers. 16 years later for the 1968 69 season, he added a ready to wear line of clothing and accessories called Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique. The line was initially sold in the United States exclusively through Bergdorf Goodman stores and was eventually available at other retailers as well. The line was high end and extremely