Late 1970s- Early 1980s Lanvin Rust Coloured Cotton Caftan Dress w Plunge Front & Side Pockets designer-etro Skirt: 37" from waist to

Skirt: 37" from waist to longest part of hem

Waist: "14

Length: 62" from shoulder to hem but will come up a bit when on the body

It is an extraordinary piece of fashion history and a testament to the level of textiles from this time period

Both the front and back of the bodice are gathered into a V with the gathers all coming together down the center line under that V

Late 1970s- Early 1980s Lanvin Rust Coloured Cotton Caftan Dress w Plunge Front & Side Pockets designer-etro Skirt: 37" from waist toThis fabulous caftan would have been designed by 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 time at the Lanvin label is one of my personal favourite periods for the house. I especially love his work during this period. He was a genius at colour and he pushed the envelope in