1980s Karl Lagerfeld Supermodel Length Deep Red Silk Jersey Dress w Sash designer-ted-lapidus The photos really do not

The photos really do not do the colors on this dress justice

The twenties and thirties saw some of the absolute best textiles that you can find and this gown illustrates a superb example

flattening into perfectly even flatted tubes of fabric and then those were hand sewn into place to create that amazing design

The dress is made from a soft silk that has a slight texture to it

The sleeves are also kept simple

1980s Karl Lagerfeld Supermodel Length Deep Red Silk Jersey Dress w Sash designer-ted-lapidus The photos really do notThis red, full length, silk jersey dress is from Karl Lagerfeld's own label. He launched his self named label in 1984 and this dress would be from the earlier period of that line. It is made from a silk jersey in a deep red and has an easy to wear cut that give you a long and lean line. The skirt falls to the floor from a slightly dropped waist. The jersey gives it a column feel when you are standing still, but once you move, you realize that there is