1980s Guy LaRoche Dramatic Feather Sweater designer-bessi Signed gilt metal items retain

Signed gilt metal items retain original clip backs and card (unworn)

Flat wide pleats are worked into each side and soft rounded pleats sit at the back but the front is left flat - this really keeps it form being overwhelming when worn

I want to share with you this excerpt from the FDIM blog entry

Houses like these ruled the Italian couture and demi-couture scene and catered to nobles and the rich

Pieces from his Lanvin days are highly collectible and to find piece that pre-date that are as rare as rare can be

1980s Guy LaRoche Dramatic Feather Sweater designer-bessi Signed gilt metal items retainInsanely fabulous and extremely over the top is this dramatic Guy LaRoche sweater with its extravagant father collar and sleeves! The feathers have been hand dyed perfectly to match the light sweater and this tone on tone effect is marvelous both the main and under feathers have been used. The neck is cut quite wide so the feathers sit across the shoulders rather then bunch up around the face! Excellent, appears unworn condition Unlined and slips on.