Incredible Fall 1971 Andre Courreges Black Dress w Open Back Detailed w Straps & Bows designer-stavropoulos down the front and on

down the front and on each sleeve

On the sleeves and over the top layer of the skirt the chenille makes little circles and these are scattered over the netting

You could easily have these covered or embellished to hide it

He chose good weight and quality nylons that held the color well and would drape exactly as he wished

All of the edges follow the pattern of the lace

Incredible Fall 1971 Andre Courreges Black Dress w Open Back Detailed w Straps & Bows designer-stavropoulos down the front and onThis is a remarkable example of Courreges and the work that Andre was doing during that time period. I know we often associate his work with very mod and short pieces but he also did many dramatic and long pieces like this. We have had a dress from the collection before this in the shop before and we were happy to find a version of this one that was photoed for Vogue that spring and a runway shot with close versions as well. It is a fantastically chic