Spectacular 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Graphic Printed Cotton Voile Dress z-archive-christianlacroix There was a painterly aspect

There was a painterly aspect to their patchwork frocks

The collar is gently scooped and cut wide across the neck and across the shoulders so you get a touch more skin showing then with a more typical collar

5" from top of band to inner seams

The top is absolutely wonderful in person

Henry Schreiner founded the Shreiner Jewelry Company in 1939 and by 1953 they were designing for their own line and also under the name of some of the top designers of the time like Adele Simpson

Spectacular 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Graphic Printed Cotton Voile Dress z-archive-christianlacroix There was a painterly aspectThis stunning dress was designed by Belgian born Jules Francois Crahay, who headed the Lanvin ateliers from 1964 1984. 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 favourites for the house. I especially love the his work during the period through the late sixties and into the early 1970s. He was a