1970s Lanvin Deep Red & White Jersey Floral & Stripe Print Dress designer-ruben-panis It slips on to wear

It slips on to wear and is opaque enough to be able to be worn on its own

It is cut loose and easy with a wrapped robe feel to it

The bodice is flat pleated and shaped - a true feat to construct properly when using a fabric like this

This stunning silk wrap halter dress was photoed for a Vogue editorial in 1979 (see last photo)

There is a ton of fabric in there but it still feels light and summery

1970s Lanvin Deep Red & White Jersey Floral & Stripe Print Dress designer-ruben-panis It slips on to wearThis vintage Lanvin dress is an unusual color combination of a deep red mixed with white and unexpected pops of purple. The jersey fabric it is made of was considered one of the new "miracle fabrics" of the day as they gave women the option to wash and wear and travel with pieces that needed little or no ironing once you arrived at your destination. Lanvin began producing pieces from these jerseys in the early 1970s to appeal to their younger, jet set