1970s Lanvin Numbered Haute Couture Hand Woven Knit Embroidery Skirt designer-leonard-paris The back dips into an

The back dips into an almost impossible low V to leave a bare expanse of skin

It is a bright pop of color and fabulous fabric

Other versions of the dress also reside in The Met's collection

The netting around these areas is very fragile

Reference photo: Yves Saint Laurent & Maria Schiano November 5th 1974

1970s Lanvin Numbered Haute Couture Hand Woven Knit Embroidery Skirt designer-leonard-paris The back dips into anThis Lanvin skirt is utterly fantastic and so unusual in its fabric choice. I am in absolute love with it. From the bold colours that have been used in its design, to the way the the fabric has been created and to the the workmanship put into its construction. Everything about it is perfection. It is really a once in a lifetime find and I wish I knew more about the fabric's origins to share with you. The fabric is a light fine yarn and wool mix. It is