1970s Givenchy Purple & Chocolate Silk Applique Dress designer-moschino The pelts are very soft

The pelts are very soft and supple  and are thick enough that the leather panels between the pelts are barely seen

This robe was carefully stored and is in extraordinary condition

5" slightly inset

This collection was photoed extensively and celebrated the American woman

There are two hidden seams that run up the front of the dress and allow for the inset pleats that start just under each hip

1970s Givenchy Purple & Chocolate Silk Applique Dress designer-moschino The pelts are very softThis is a gorgeous Givenchy dress made of an absolutely exquisite fabric. It is a chocolate silk voile that has had these little soft lavender bits of silk fused directly into the fabric. The very outer edges of the little purple bits have been left with a sift raw delicate fringe so the appliqu work has a slight texture and depth to it. It is very unusual and beautiful. The color combination is also unusual and I love the two together. The top