1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress designer-ruben-panis Fabric loops to secure your

Fabric loops to secure your undergarments sit inside each shoulder

The twin of this piece also resides as part of The Met's collection and can be seen here

The height from the center of the band to the top is 5"

The skirt swings out like a Danskin style dress and has pretty pops of orange and tangerine

I am really in the fence as to whether this is Gianfranco Ferre's work or Galliano's

1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress designer-ruben-panis Fabric loops to secure yourGeorge Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece. He launched his label in 1960 and soon was dressing women like Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Barbra Streisand and Maria Callas. His dresses were made by hand and to couture standards. By the early 1980s a gown by him started at around $8500 and they went up in cost from there that starting price point equals to