1960s Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress color_purple and lavender strokes composed of

and lavender strokes composed of minute slashes

Perfect for a romantic evening on the beach or your summer nuptials

and forms that played against each other to create elegant designs

Over sized collar with button down front

1960s Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress color_purple and lavender strokes composed ofAbsolutely astounding black silk gown by Madame Gres! The dress is maxi length, with an empire waistline, a v neck neckline, and the most amazing, voluminous sleeves. The sleeves are truly amazing; they billow out from the shoulder, drape, cape like, over and around the arm, gaining length as they approach the wrist. The sleeves end in a cuff that gathers the crescendo of the black silk sleeve. The dramatic, theatrical, spectacular sleeves contrast