1970s Koos Van den Akker Floral Print Smocked Dress 1980s_Evening_Gown especially in such excellent vintage

especially in such excellent vintage condition

If we're being exceptionally picky there is a small area of strained seam near the waistband and the two neck darts at the back have been slightly strained also

flippy skirt is beautifully gathered at the waistline flares out to finish high on the ankle

Heavily sequinned in stripes of gold

(86 cm)LENGTH - 39 in

1970s Koos Van den Akker Floral Print Smocked Dress 1980s_Evening_Gown especially in such excellent vintage1970s Koos Van den Akker floral smock dress. This is a pretty and detailed design from the famous Dutch designer after he moved to NYC in 1968 from The Hague, Netherlands. He was renowned for his textile work and came to the attention of the House of Dior where he was selected for a three year apprenticeship in 1963. This early exposure to Haute Couture and fabric selection influenced all of his work for the rest of his career and he was particularly