1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress 1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress
1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress

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1970s Stavropoulos White Applique & Ivory Net Full Length Sheath Dress

George Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece. He launched his label in 1960 and soon was dressing women like Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Barbra Streisand and Maria Callas. His dresses were made by hand and to couture standards. By the early 1980s a gown by him started at around $8500 and they went up in cost from there - that starting price point equals to around $26,000US in today's dollars. So when you buy a vintage Stavropoulos gown you are getting incredible value for your money. The only reason his work is not under the Haute Couture category is because he was not an official member of the association.

This dress has the most unusual and wonderful fabric treatment that has been applied onto its surface. Hundreds and hundreds of little embroidered white triangles of fabric have been applied to the dress to cover it from shoulder to hem. These are sewn onto a fine white silk netting and then that is layered over an inner, more ivory toned, silk crepe. This play on tone give it more depth and visual interest. The triangles are set onto the fabric so that parts of the points flutter off the fabric, giving them a 3D quality. The actual dress under that amazing applique work is quite structured. The bodice has slim sleeves that taper in from the shoulder as they reach the ends, and the neckline is cut wide and squared off at the front. The shoulders have very light padding and they are set so they have a bit of high capped feel to them. At the back it is slightly scooped. The dress follows the body with has vertical seaming that bring it on at the waist a touch and then it falls to the floor. A high back vent is the perfect finish and gives a glimpse of leg. Excellent condition

Fully lined in an ivory silk crepe and closes with a hand set, painted metal zipper at the back. Light padding in each shoulder. Very well finished. In person it has a touch more of an ivory tone to the base.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD3282

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

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