Stellar 1970s Luis Estevez Backless White Jersey Dress w Silver Studded Front designer-Odette-Barsa A terrific little evening bag

A terrific little evening bag that is in remarkable condition and an amazing glimpse into the past

The skirt is really the masterpiece of this dress and I am glad they kept the bodice fairly simple so it does not detract form the skirt's glory

The print is hand screened and the silk the finest Indian silk you could get at that time

The dress is cut into a long column made up of solid

The belt combines an antique gold metal thread lame that is then detailed with a huge silk flower

Stellar 1970s Luis Estevez Backless White Jersey Dress w Silver Studded Front designer-Odette-Barsa A terrific little evening bagLuis 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 white in his work and this dress is one of his most recognizable and coveted pieces. I love it. The cut of this dress