Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves Suits & Sets This runway dress is definitely

This runway dress is definitely a showstopper

Built-in underneath the skirt are five layers of tulle

it is one of those great little black dresses you will end up wearing again and again

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the back of the neck

There is a bit of patina on the gold painted leather

Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves Suits & Sets This runway dress is definitelyThe House of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy. He has always been strongly associated with the work that he did dressing Audrey Hepburn but his range was incredible as a designer behind that relationship with her. Some of my personal favourite vintage pieces over the years have been from his work. His Haute Couture pieces are always amazing to find and this wonderful dress is an extraordinary example of his couture work during this