1970s Matte Black Silk Satin Adolfo Gown designer-christian-lacroix It is cut to mimic

It is cut to mimic a classic full circle skirt from the fifties and it literally does create a true circle is you lay it out flat

These have been professional and specialty cleaned

Sleeves: approx 27" but pouf up when worn

An IWC 18k yellow gold wristwatch

1970s Matte Black Silk Satin Adolfo Gown designer-christian-lacroix It is cut to mimicAdolfo apprenticed at Balenciaga and you can see that influence in the drape and fabric choice of this gown. His clients included Gloria Vanderbilt, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Nancy Reagan & the Duchess of Windsor. His pieces reflect that society lady feel and they tend to be strong with a certain sense of classiness to them. I love the thick slipper satin used on this gown. It gives the dress just the right amount of weight tomake the subtle draping