Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves Suits & Sets it is one of those

it is one of those great little black dresses you will end up wearing again and again

Built-in underneath the skirt are five layers of tulle

There is a bit of patina on the gold painted leather

a maxi dress or as a light evening coat

The waist nips in and it has the original jabot or neck tie that has wider

Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves Suits & Sets it is one of thoseThe House of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy. He has always been strongly associated with the work that he did dressing Audrey Hepburn but his range was incredible as a designer behind that relationship with her. Some of my personal favourite vintage pieces over the years have been from his work. His Haute Couture pieces are always amazing to find and this wonderful dress is an extraordinary example of his couture work during this