1984 Rare Madame Gres Black Silk Evening Dress w/ Scarf Drape & Original Croquis belt and Parisian couturier Robert Piguet

and Parisian couturier Robert Piguet

Navy blue silk pleated details on front bodice

this sheer almost antique dress from the 1920's is a pure dream

Slit: 9 inches

as it was only in operation between 1942 and 1971

1984 Rare Madame Gres Black Silk Evening Dress w/ Scarf Drape & Original Croquis belt and Parisian couturier Robert PiguetGorgeous black silk faille evening dress by Madame Gres. The knee length dress is sleek, with a loose body skimming silhouette, long sleeves, and a high, diamond cut neckline. The sleeves have a dolman like cut. The dress has a front center seam with two triangular panels of fabric hanging loose. The dress comes with its croquis. Born in Paris, around the turn of the 20th century, Madame Grs (nee Germaine milie Krebs, AKA Alix Barton, Alix) pursued