Early 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Demi-Couture Printed Red Silk Skirt w Green & Lace Edging archive / (2) Actress Romy Schneider

/  (2) Actress Romy Schneider

During that time period he designed two of the most iconic dresses that Marylin ever wore

The inner skirt construction is described above

Gold and purple metallic braiding is set in panels along the edges of the front and on each cuff with rhinestones scattered through that design for a little bit of glitz

The dress is not 100% perfect but it is gorgeous and the flaws it has are forgivable

Early 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Demi-Couture Printed Red Silk Skirt w Green & Lace Edging archive / (2) Actress Romy SchneiderThis stunning skirt was designed by Belgian born Jules Francois Crahay, who 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. I especially love the his work during the period through the late sixties and into the early 1970s. He was a