1970s Lanvin Floral Printed Fluid Jersey Ribbon Front Caftan Dress designer-jean-louis-scherrer The condition is at first

The condition is at first appearance excellent but closer inspection did uncover some small breaks amd three larger breaks - two about 1

My client purchased this directly from Anthonly's granddaughter and I can supply provenance if the buyer wishes it

The silk also has a diamond look texture worked into for a little extra visual interest

The pants are are cut straight and tailored with a crisp knife pleat down the center of each pant leg

It is really quite fabulous and has an amazing snakeskin print screened onto the silk chiffon that gives it a rich feel

1970s Lanvin Floral Printed Fluid Jersey Ribbon Front Caftan Dress designer-jean-louis-scherrer The condition is at firstCaftans are always an amazing vintage staple but to find one by Lanvin is a treat. This would have been designed by Belgian born Jules Francois Crahay, who headed the Lanvin ateliers from 1964 1984. He has been "noted as one of fashions great colorists with his colorful patterns making his 1970s Lanvin designs hugely desirable and influential." His realm is ne of my favorites for the house and the period through the late sixties and into the 70s in