1970s Matte Black Silk Satin Adolfo Gown designer-janice-wainwright Truly exquisite this rare

Truly exquisite this rare

It nips in at the waist and under the band is tightly pleated

The fabric is to die - its a silk with a vivid pink leaf print and a self woven secondary design that works its way through the entire thing

Each sleeve is made of a silk chiffon as is the matching

Gorgeous and bright multi color silk jacket from Victor Costa

1970s Matte Black Silk Satin Adolfo Gown designer-janice-wainwright Truly exquisite this rareAdolfo apprenticed at Balenciaga and you can see that influence in the drape and fabric choice of this gown. His clients included Gloria Vanderbilt, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Nancy Reagan & the Duchess of Windsor. His pieces reflect that society lady feel and they tend to be strong with a certain sense of classiness to them. I love the thick slipper satin used on this gown. It gives the dress just the right amount of weight tomake the subtle draping