Gorgeous Spring 1977 Givenchy Runway Ad Campaign Strapless Purple Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-jacquelinederibes Lots of high end details

Lots of high end details and incredibly full sleeves

I love the gathered pleats under the front collar and at the top of the shoulders that add a little volume and drama

This gorgeous little Oscar de la Renta dress is most likely from around 1968

Waist-hip: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam

Gorgeous Spring 1977 Givenchy Runway Ad Campaign Strapless Purple Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-jacquelinederibes Lots of high end detailsIn 1952, Givenchy founded his namesake house on Rue Alfred de Vigny in Paris and quickly rose to fame as one of the grand couturiers. 16 years later for the 1968 69 season, he added a ready to wear line of clothing and accessories called 'Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique'. The line was initially sold in the United States exclusively through Bergdorf Goodman and was eventually made available at other retailers. The line was high end and extremely well made.