1975 Giorgio Sant' Angelo Hand Crochet Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Metallic Ribbon Detailing designer-bill-blass 5" (slightly inset)

5" (slightly inset)

Bust: no true defined seam because of open back and dolman sleeve

Without the crinoline you still get a sense of fullness

' Ford's work for the Gucci and YSL label during this period has now reached cult-like status and this jacket is an incredible example of what he was doing to make it that way

A pink ribbon is woven through the silk about halfway down the sleeve and then another is tied into a pretty bow to add detail to the wrist

1975 Giorgio Sant' Angelo Hand Crochet Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Metallic Ribbon Detailing designer-bill-blass 5" (slightly inset)Giorgio Sant' Angelo was the winner of two Coty Awards and two Council of Fashion Designers of America honors and was known for his innovation and pioneering use of stretch fabrics. He has had an entire museum exhibit dedicated to his work and career and is firmly entrenched as one of the great designers. His work captured a moment in fashion history and his love of color and strong lines will forever be collectible. Pieces reside in museums worldwide