Rare Spring 1979 Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Floral & Stripe Print Silk Dress w Matching Striped Belt designer-balestra-roma The best way to describe

The best way to describe it is like an attached apron that leaves the sides open on either side to see the inner skirt

Bust-lower seam above hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam

Photographed for Dress to Kill Magazine by Peter Tamlin

The top of the bodice is detailed with a panel of silk in that pale taupe and this folds around the top neck line on a slight angle to one side

It is made of a fine cotton silk mix that is extremely light and pliable - it is the same weight and feel as a fine Hermes piece and has a touch of transparency to it

Rare Spring 1979 Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Floral & Stripe Print Silk Dress w Matching Striped Belt designer-balestra-roma The best way to describeAfter much research I believe this to be from the Spring 1979 Chloe collection. It was made under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld. In this collection he moved away from 1940s as his inspiration into the sex appeal of the 1950s, said the book 'Chloe Catwalk'. The silhouettes were based on the hourglass. In that same book there was a very similar floral patterns shown I have included several photos here for you. Hand placed gathering emphasizes