Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves Suits & Sets This dress may have been

This dress may have been a custom order and I think these are fabric swatches sent in advance of the actual making of the dress

The waist nips in and it has the original jabot or neck tie that has wider

This runway dress is definitely a showstopper

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the back of the neck

Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves Suits & Sets This dress may have beenThe House of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy. He has always been strongly associated with the work that he did dressing Audrey Hepburn but his range was incredible as a designer behind that relationship with her. Some of my personal favourite vintage pieces over the years have been from his work. His Haute Couture pieces are always amazing to find and this wonderful dress is an extraordinary example of his couture work during this