Exceptional 1970s George Stavropoulos Couture Bias Cut Grey Ribbon Silk Chiffon Dress w Sash designer-adolfo The entire dress is backed

The entire dress is backed with a black silk chiffon lining and that gives the more transparent parts a backdrop so that the colours in the silk really pop

The wool is in remarkable condition for its age

For this collection Stefano put the volume on top so that your legs would be on full display

Love the sleeves that widen as they reach their hem and the sweet little bow detail at each cuff

Exceptional 1970s George Stavropoulos Couture Bias Cut Grey Ribbon Silk Chiffon Dress w Sash designer-adolfo The entire dress is backedGeorge Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of multiple layers of silk done on a bias cut. He focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece. It was said that his gowns 'seemed to float on air'. He launched his label in 1960 and soon was dressing women like Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Barbra Streisand and Maria Callas. The majority of his gowns are almost entirely