Incredible Fall 1971 Andre Courreges Black Dress w Open Back Detailed w Straps & Bows designer-stavropoulos There is also a scattering

There is also a scattering of these that are attached to the front bodice

Around the dropped waist is a wide silver satin ribbon and there is a little ivory Chanel logo sitting at the side of the waist

All of the edges follow the pattern of the lace

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

Incredible Fall 1971 Andre Courreges Black Dress w Open Back Detailed w Straps & Bows designer-stavropoulos There is also a scatteringThis 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