1970s Hand Loomed Striped Knit Maxi designer-joy-stevens Huge top pockets sit on

Huge top pockets sit on either side

It ties with attached ties and all that ruffled edging settles beautifully into place

Excellent condition and an exceptional example of Valentino Couture

Item# SM21

Absolutely gorgeous 1950s dress with superb detailing and construction

1970s Hand Loomed Striped Knit Maxi designer-joy-stevens Huge top pockets sit onI have had this tucked away forever! It is an amazing piece whose fabric was entirely hand loomed! This is even more astonishing when you realize that the skirt is pieced together in panels and at each seam the chevron stripes line up perfectly. So this dress had to be meticulously planned out prior to its final construction to make that happen! It is made of a nubby, textured wool with a touch of nylon in the mix so it has some strength and hols its