Prettiest 1970s Ruben Panis Side Beaded Red Jersey Dress w Convertible Straps designer-lanvin The snakeskin is weather-coated and

The snakeskin is weather-coated and everything

These exaggerated lines and shapes perfectly showcase the feel of that era and would have been cutting edge then and still feel avant garde now

The  neckline is set so the shoulders stay bare and you are enveloped in a wide panel of fabric that wraps all the way around

The dress is cut micro mini short with a simple A-line cut skirt that flares out as it reached the hem and a single shoulder at the top

The edges of the back of the belt show perhaps a slight wear

Prettiest 1970s Ruben Panis Side Beaded Red Jersey Dress w Convertible Straps designer-lanvin The snakeskin is weather-coated andRuben Panis was known for his flair for drama. He started off his career designing costumes for showgirls in Las Vegas and eventually honed his skills by working for both James Galanos and Norman Norell. His gowns were worn by many Hollywood icons like Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor. At the height of his career he was charging up to $5000 for a dress which at the time was an exorbitant amount. This is an excellent example of his work and it is just