1970s Demi-Couture Black Velvet Tiered Lanvin Dress designer-donald-brooks The skirt has an elastic

The skirt has an elastic waist and is very generous in cut

I love how the edges are all rounded and scalloped at the neck

Length: 58" from top of shoulder to front hem

Item# D481

From the late 70's it has the beginnings of what the next decade would bring to the fashion table - fabulous extravagance and exaggerated proportions

1970s Demi-Couture Black Velvet Tiered Lanvin Dress designer-donald-brooks The skirt has an elasticA luxurious, rich black velvet maxi dress has a stunning long and slim cut accented by a wonderful tiered skirt and side plunging neckline. This gown by Lanvin is stunning in its simplicity and the richness of the velvet adds to that. I am so pleased to see velvet being used more and more frequently on the runways now as it really opens the door for vintage versions like this once again. The dress flows to the floor in a widening fall of velvet