Gorgeous 1971-1972 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Floral Printed Coral Cotton Pique Backless Halter Dress designer-emanuel-ungaro The tiers circle the hem

The tiers circle the hem on two flounces of fabric

The mix of fabric here help it to hold its shape wonderfully

Unlined and closes with the buttons down the front

It is one of those great pieces that can be worn shorter with the top creating more of a blouse over

They have the feeling of being meant to slip off the shoulder at any moment

Gorgeous 1971-1972 Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Floral Printed Coral Cotton Pique Backless Halter Dress designer-emanuel-ungaro The tiers circle the hemThis dress dates to either the 1971 1972 spring season. It was made under the creative direction of Jules Francois Crahay Jules Francois headed the Lanvin ateliers from 1964 1984. He has been noted as one of fashions 'great colorists with his colorful patterns making his 1970s Lanvin designs hugely desirable and influential.' His time at the Lanvin label is one of my personal favourites for the house. He mainly used this particular type of fabric for