1970s George Stavropoulos Couture Floral Print Purple Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress designer-adele-simpson The silk layer under the

The silk layer under the lace acts as the lining

which are cut somewhat wide finish

5" from natural neck to waist

This is a rare and wonderful documented vintage fur from an important couturier

Super cute summer cover up or lounge wear by Coty Award winner

1970s George Stavropoulos Couture Floral Print Purple Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress designer-adele-simpson The silk layer under theGeorge Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of multiple layers of silk done on a bias cut. He focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece. It was said that his gowns 'seemed to float on air'. He launched his label in 1960 and soon was dressing women like Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Barbra Streisand and Maria Callas. His gowns are almost entirely made by hand and