Spectacular Fall 1972 Stavropoulos 'Leaf' Applique Embroidered Silk Organza Ivory Couture Dress designer-hardy-amies It is lined in a

It is lined in a grosgrain ribbed silk and can be styled many ways

The Balmain transformation definitely began while under the tutelage of Christophe Decarnin

fabric encased boning spaced around the bust area for a little additional support

left wide and cut to the elbow

The edges are also finished with gilded ribbon and the neckline cut wide and straight across

Spectacular Fall 1972 Stavropoulos 'Leaf' Applique Embroidered Silk Organza Ivory Couture Dress designer-hardy-amies It is lined in aThis is an interesting dress because a version of it was shown on the runway for Fall 1972 but this one seems to be even more elaborate than the runway one. And it is usually the opposite of that in many cases. I like to think that the woman that bought this saw the one on the runway and then worked with George to make this one even more dramatic and spectacular. George Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear. He launched his label in 1960 and