1970s Victor Costa Iridescent Deep Burgundy Purple Silk Taffeta Dress with Strapless Ruffled Neckline designer-leonard-paris Sleeves: approx 23" approx

Sleeves: approx 23" approx

I love the buckle and straps on each cuff and now the back feels so sleek

The top has attached ties that wrap to close

but instead of ending at the hem

It is a very well documented dress that will only gain in importance as time goes by

1970s Victor Costa Iridescent Deep Burgundy Purple Silk Taffeta Dress with Strapless Ruffled Neckline designer-leonard-paris Sleeves: approx 23" approxVictor Costa launched his label in 1974 and was known for producing versions of what was seen on the Paris runways. This dress would have been made based on pieces that Yves Saint Laurent was doing in this time frame. Costa chose good fabrics for his designs and even though his work was often very close interpretations of other designs he did add his own unique twist when it came to colours, cut and fabrics. Some of his work is quite lovely and this