1970s Lanvin Numbered Haute Couture Hand Woven Knit Embroidery Skirt designer-leonard-paris The back dips into an

The back dips into an almost impossible low V to leave a bare expanse of skin

I love the piped silk stain edgings that really highlight the cut of the pieces

Reference photo: Yves Saint Laurent & Maria Schiano November 5th 1974

Both are photoed and are shown after the label photo

Other versions of the dress also reside in The Met's collection

1970s Lanvin Numbered Haute Couture Hand Woven Knit Embroidery Skirt designer-leonard-paris The back dips into anThis Lanvin skirt is utterly fantastic and so unusual in its fabric choice. I am in absolute love with it. From the bold colours that have been used in its design, to the way the the fabric has been created and to the the workmanship put into its construction. Everything about it is perfection. It is really a once in a lifetime find and I wish I knew more about the fabric's origins to share with you. The fabric is a light fine yarn and wool mix. It is