1970s Lanvin Deep Red & White Jersey Floral & Stripe Print Dress designer-ruben-panis The bodice is flat pleated

The bodice is flat pleated and shaped - a true feat to construct properly when using a fabric like this

Some light foxing to the fabric if the lining that cannot be seen

It is cut loose and easy with a wrapped robe feel to it

It slips on to wear and is opaque enough to be able to be worn on its own

1970s Lanvin Deep Red & White Jersey Floral & Stripe Print Dress designer-ruben-panis The bodice is flat pleatedThis vintage Lanvin dress is an unusual color combination of a deep red mixed with white and unexpected pops of purple. The jersey fabric it is made of was considered one of the new "miracle fabrics" of the day as they gave women the option to wash and wear and travel with pieces that needed little or no ironing once you arrived at your destination. Lanvin began producing pieces from these jerseys in the early 1970s to appeal to their younger, jet set