Fantastic Spring 1978 Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Silk Organza Dress designer-kenzo The bodice is 5" high

The bodice is 5" high at the widest point

Item# DD4733

The dress is made from a soft cotton that has a slight texture to it

I love the richness of the deep red tones mixed with the gold threading and the little gold thread medallions woven through the fabric

It was created by utilizing a trapunto quilting effect where two layers of fabric are used

Fantastic Spring 1978 Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Silk Organza Dress designer-kenzo The bodice is 5" highThe book 'Givenchy: Catwalk' says of this collection, that "after the relative exuberance of the last few seasons, this show had a more subdued feel. The simplicity of the designs encapsulated Hubert de Givenchy's constant search for refinement." We were able to find runway photos of the dress and I love that this shows you how it was presented at the time. We have also added to the modern provenance of this dress. It is the actual dress that was worn