{"product_id":"prettiest-1970s-leonard-paris-printed-silk-black-jersey-dress-w-plunge-front-silk-chiffon-sleeves","title":"Prettiest 1970s Leonard Paris Printed Silk \u0026 Black Jersey Dress w Plunge Front \u0026 Silk Chiffon Sleeves","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis great little printed Leonard dress dates to the 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Leonard Paris label began as a textile firm in 1954 and for the first four years of its existence it only produced fabric. In 1958 they started making garments but it was not until about 1970 when they started using a printed silk jersey for the majority of their collections that the label really took off. They are often compared to Pucci and during the seventies the two labels battled it out to be the label of choice for the jet set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI love whenever I get a fabulous Leonard dress into the shop and this one is the twin of one I had in the shop several years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeonard dresses are so chic and they are also very easy to wear and travel with. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis one is made out of one of their signature silk jersey fabrics combined with a silk chiffon for the sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis silk jersey fabric choice is what gives these dresses their perfect drape and fit. Each of their dresses were made with a custom designed print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress has a solid black full length skirt topped by that pretty bodice. The floral print runs over the sleeves and the entire upper bodice. The colours are a beautiful mix of pinks, pale purples, ivory, taupe and black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flower print is large and very pretty. At the front the bodice plunges right to the slightly high set waist. At the base of the plunge is a tie that extends out from the fabric on either side of the bust and lets you to pull it in and adds the prettiest detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tie is silk jersey on one side and silk chiffon on the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach sleeve is cut to puff and balloon out over the jersey cuffs. The sleeves are made of a silk chiffon so have the added charm of being slightly transparent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder that the skirt skims over the body and flares out slightly as it nears the hem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI love the contrasting borders that define the neckline, cuffs and waist. It is a beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is unlined and closes with a back zipper. The printed part of the fabric is signed throughout. Each sleeve buttons to close on the cuff. I see the faintest bit of colour transfer at the back. Please see the photo after the label shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeves: approx 24\" and are very full through the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: 15\"\u003cbr\u003eBust: 16-18\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 14.5 flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: 18.5-21.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eBodice: approx 12.5\" from top of shoulder to top of the 1.5\" printed band at the waist\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 57\" from top of the shoulder to hem with just under 2\" turned under the hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# DD5768\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fiona Mackay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54444129288476,"sku":"DD5768","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_30aede26-447c-4640-949a-36f4fd96ad5e.jpg?v=1786979387","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/prettiest-1970s-leonard-paris-printed-silk-black-jersey-dress-w-plunge-front-silk-chiffon-sleeves","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}