1960s Incredible Givenchy Silk Jersey Maxi Dress designer-nina-ricci is also a rare and

is also a rare and wonderful Beene that is in mint condition and I doubt was even worn

I love the strong nod to the forties in the cut and the updated Ossie sexuality in the way the buttons are set to leave little gaps of skin showing through

Bust: 17-19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Based on examples I have found I am dating this from 1965 when his fascination with dots seems to have really exploded full force through his collection

1960s Incredible Givenchy Silk Jersey Maxi Dress designer-nina-ricci is also a rare andConstructed of a simple silk jersey, the exterior of this full length dress is deceptively simple. But once you look inside you realize that it is carefully constructed with a full lining in a beautiful and fine silk chiffon. At the time this was made this type of fabric would have been cutting edge and an important progression in fabric. Designers like Givenchy would have been in the forefront of using this type of fabric in long dresses rather then