1972 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Printed Silk Jersey & Waffle Weave Low Back Dress Corals & Oranges This is Cardin at his

This is Cardin at his best and is an instantly recognizable and rare design

Unlabeled and came from the estate of a woman bought a lot of Oscar de la Renta

Dino label

It is constructed from a rich black silk crepe and the back panels are black silk

The cape is unlined and hooks to close under the decorative buttons

1972 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Printed Silk Jersey & Waffle Weave Low Back Dress Corals & Oranges This is Cardin at hisThe fabric on the dress dates it to the 1972 collection. He did use some fabrics similar in 1971 as well so it is in that range. It was made under the creative direction of Jules Francois Crahay. Crahay headed the Lanvin ateliers from 1964 1984 and he has been noted as one of fashions 'great colorists with his colorful patterns making his 1970s Lanvin designs hugely desirable and influential.' His time at the Lanvin label is one of my personal