Fantastic Spring 1978 Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Silk Organza Dress z-archive-purples Detachable skirt: 46" from the

Detachable skirt: 46" from the waist to the back hem and 43

The print is entirely done by hand and combines her classic shell design with flowers and organic shapes that cover all of the silk on both the front and back

Dropped shoulders: 23"

Total length: 39

The jacket is lined in a fine silk in the same colour as the exterior tan and the skirt is interlined in a white silk organza

Fantastic Spring 1978 Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Silk Organza Dress z-archive-purples Detachable skirt: 46" from theThe book 'Givenchy: Catwalk' says of this collection, that "after the relative exuberance of the last few seasons, this show had a more subdued feel. The simplicity of the designs encapsulated Hubert de Givenchy's constant search for refinement." We were able to find runway photos of the dress and I love that this shows you how it was presented at the time. We have also added to the modern provenance of this dress. It is the actual dress that was worn