Spectacular 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Graphic Printed Cotton Voile Dress z-archive-christianlacroix There was a painterly aspect

There was a painterly aspect to their patchwork frocks

You could also wear a belt to add more shaping through the waist

The length is supermodel long at 64" from shoulder to hem

The more fashionable line of Aquascutum coats began in the 1950s - prior to that the company had more of a utilitarian approach

5" from top of band to inner seams

Spectacular 1970s Lanvin by Jules-Francois Crahay Graphic Printed Cotton Voile Dress z-archive-christianlacroix There was a painterly aspectThis stunning dress 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