Fabulous Spring 1974 Andre Courreges Sculpted Abstract Heart Print Dress w Ruffle Detailing designer-prada in Ossie Clark

in Ossie Clark

The red in person is slightly softer then how it photoed

This pretty panel of contrasting green runs down the full front of the dress to create a gorgeous ruffled effect

There are two panels of fabric that drapes from the shoulder and cascade down over the front and back

Fabulous Spring 1974 Andre Courreges Sculpted Abstract Heart Print Dress w Ruffle Detailing designer-prada in Ossie ClarkThis 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 pieces in fabrics like this. It is a highly glossed, thicker weight, smooth finish cotton. At the time this would have been extremely experimental. I love that this one takes the shape that we so closely associate with him and extends and exaggerates it to