1970s Lanvin Floral Printed Fluid Jersey Ribbon Front Caftan Dress designer-todd-oldham The inner seams are finished

The inner seams are finished by hand to couture standards

all bias cut and this gives the dress a real hour glass shape as it drapes over your curves

The sleeves are a single layer of the fabric and have elastics at each wrist so have the slightest balloon effect

The fabric is a brilliant combination of blue

The finish is primarily by hand throughout

1970s Lanvin Floral Printed Fluid Jersey Ribbon Front Caftan Dress designer-todd-oldham The inner seams are finishedCaftans are always an amazing vintage staple but to find one by Lanvin is a treat. This would have been designed by Belgian born Jules Francois Crahay, who headed the Lanvin ateliers from 1964 1984. He has been "noted as one of fashions great colorists with his colorful patterns making his 1970s Lanvin designs hugely desirable and influential." His realm is ne of my favorites for the house and the period through the late sixties and into the 70s in