Spectacular 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Graphic Printed Cotton Voile Dress z-archive-christianlacroix The cut is classic for

The cut is classic for this time period

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

There was a painterly aspect to their patchwork frocks

5" from top of band to inner seams

You could also wear a belt to add more shaping through the waist

Spectacular 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Graphic Printed Cotton Voile Dress z-archive-christianlacroix The cut is classic forThis 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