Incredible 1973 Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Red Sillk Crepe Chiffon Pleated Dress designer-philip-treacy In person the gold has

In person the gold has a bit more of an impact and catches the light when you move

000 numbered copies

A long slit up the front that is 21" up from the hem

I Magnin sweater in a fantastic combination of yellow and grey

The matching jacket is equally well cut with long sleeves and a box cut that ends exactly at the waist

Incredible 1973 Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Red Sillk Crepe Chiffon Pleated Dress designer-philip-treacy In person the gold hasThe book Givenchy Catwalk says of this collection that "Hubert de Givenchy presented a collection made up of soft lines with dresses that suddenly highlighted the shape of the body before the pleated skirts flared out towards the bottom." It is interesting to note that some of the looser more flowing designs from this collection were a part of the November 28 1973 presentation at the Royal Opera at the Palace of Versailles as part of the fashion show