Spring 1979 Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Dress w Gold Sequin Bow Dress No Defined Waist It is a really gorgeous

It is a really gorgeous set that is very versatile

That pretty floral print runs in bands down the dress is bright pops of colour against the white

This is a rare example of Halston at his very best and it is incredibly bold and fabulous on

This was Look 15 in the Fall 2017 show and was one of two looks in the show that had this fringing detail

Spring 1979 Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Dress w Gold Sequin Bow Dress No Defined Waist It is a really gorgeousThe book 'Givenchy Catwalk' says of this collection that "the new collection was heavily influenced by the fashions of the 1940s and was the height of sophistication." Several pieces walked the runway that season that had these Trompe L'oeil ribbons adorning their silk surfaces. The book notes that "the exclusive bow and ribbon prints on some day wear outfits reference the motif that had made Elsa Schiaparelli's name in 1927, but it was after dark