2015 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Teal Tiered Maxi Dress 1960s_velvet_Dress with purple and orange piped

with purple and orange piped silk on the waist band

Very pretty late 1950s to early 1960s floral print silk dress and jacket set

as small as it will go

With additional diamond darts front and back that create a wonderful sense of movement

2015 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Teal Tiered Maxi Dress 1960s_velvet_Dress with purple and orange pipedThis vibrant maxi dress was produced for Lanvins Spring 2015 collection and several similar designs were shown on the runway. A celebratory affair as the House, and Elbaz, honoured its 125th anniversary in Paris. It is poignant too as it was one of the last fashion collections presided over by the late designer at arguably the height of his career. He left the House in late 2015 and whilst working on other projects, died in 2021 of Covid related