1970s Luis Estevez Black & White Lilly Print Easy to Wear Jersey Dress designer-zandra-rhodes The velvet curves up and

The velvet curves up and is appliqued over the net in an almost breast plate form leaving large expanses of skin covered only by the net

Reference Photo: Bill Blass for Martha Ad

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The exterior is a fine cotton mesh with squares of real silver hammered and folded into the mesh - in essence the metal is wrapped around the mesh to form that fantastic design

It is a beautiful example of Ricardo's work while at Givenchy and will absolutely be a future collectable

1970s Luis Estevez Black & White Lilly Print Easy to Wear Jersey Dress designer-zandra-rhodes The velvet curves up andLuis Estevez worked for Jean Patou for two years before starting his own label in 1955 and had a long and successful career. By 1968 was based in California and his designs from that period on reflected that West coast vibe. Lana Turner, Rosalind Russel and Eva Gabor, who he even designed for when she had her won label. He loved using black and white and this gown is a perfect example of his approach to modern dressing for his California clientele.