1970s Stephen Burrows Slinky Taupe Jersey Wrap Dress Couture Runway Rare The bust twists and plunges

The bust twists and plunges in a sweetheart line that is very sexy

Made of a fine wool whose color is an interesting shade of a deep ink blue with an undertone of purple to it

I love the simple little collar at the neck and how the tie waist allows you to leave it loose and easy or cinch it in for more shape

All hand done this is a pretty reminder of the decadence and attention to detail paid back then

The bodice is lined in tissue silk and the gown feels like a dream on

1970s Stephen Burrows Slinky Taupe Jersey Wrap Dress Couture Runway Rare The bust twists and plungesStephen Burrows is one of my favorite designers. Burrows was first African American fashion designer to be known on an international scale and was also an award winning designer he won the Coty award in 1973, '74 and '77. He was recently one of the designers featured in the film "Battle of Versailles" where he participated as one of the five chosen American designers to show their clothes along with the French couturiers at Versailles in 1973 (the