1970s Wrap Color Block Giorgio Sant 'Angelo Dress designer-todd-oldham There Is a built in

There Is a built in flexible net inside the bodice - this combined with the knit perfectly shapes it self to the girl inside and if you don't need extra support you can get away with nothing else underneath

Patricia Lester gowns are often referred to as "Fortuny inspired" however

It is a custom fabric and a stunning confection of woven silk brocade with portions of it being a fine black chenille

When you imagine the work that would have gone into creating just the fabric for this set

skin baring back and that waist band is swept up and gathered into a large bow that sits in the small of the back

1970s Wrap Color Block Giorgio Sant 'Angelo Dress designer-todd-oldham There Is a built inI have had this dress before and it is one of my favorite pieces from Sant 'Angelo so I was thrilled to have it again. My last was an unlabeled version but this one has its proper label and looks as new as the day it was made. It is a wrap dress and in typical Sant 'Angelo style, uses bright primary colors to make a statement. He is known for his prints and color and here he turns the entire dress into one dramatic statement. It wraps around itself