Claude Petin 1980s Couture designer-paganne Each sleeve has an elaborate

Each sleeve has an elaborate ruffle

The fabric around the round buckle shows signs of separating from the backing but still presents well

If that was not enough there is also hundreds of tiny gold sequins added

A stunning applique early 1970s Givenchy jacket that I am in love with

Both pieces are fully lined in an orange silk except for the sleeve of the top that are unlined

Claude Petin 1980s Couture designer-paganne Each sleeve has an elaborateThe Shrimpton Couture Archives This is from a more obscure Couture Parisian atelier. The fabric has a metallic sheen to it. Its very old Hollywood vavoom and is trained with a low back. Spectacular dress on the body that my dress form is not even coming close to doing justice on.