1975 Giorgio Sant' Angelo Hand Crochet Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Metallic Ribbon Detailing designer-marni That same wide ribbon has

That same wide ribbon has been sewn on an angle so you get the illusion that it encircles the top portion of the skirt and fools the eye into an extra bit of movement

Fully lined in a ivory silk with extensive boning

It is cut so very simply but yet is so very dramatic once on an actual body

The dress is fully lined in a matching color silk except for the sleeve which are unlined

flat knife pleats and this is done so that each pleat's edge falls exactly along the edge of the striping

1975 Giorgio Sant' Angelo Hand Crochet Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Metallic Ribbon Detailing designer-marni That same wide ribbon hasGiorgio Sant' Angelo was the winner of two Coty Awards and two Council of Fashion Designers of America honors and was known for his innovation and pioneering use of stretch fabrics. He has had an entire museum exhibit dedicated to his work and career and is firmly entrenched as one of the great designers. His work captured a moment in fashion history and his love of color and strong lines will forever be collectible. Pieces reside in museums worldwide