Incredible Fall 1971 Andre Courreges Black Dress w Open Back Detailed w Straps & Bows designer-stavropoulos There is also a scattering

There is also a scattering of these that are attached to the front bodice

You could easily have these covered or embellished to hide it

down the front and on each sleeve

All of the edges follow the pattern of the lace

Around the dropped waist is a wide silver satin ribbon and there is a little ivory Chanel logo sitting at the side of the waist

Incredible Fall 1971 Andre Courreges Black Dress w Open Back Detailed w Straps & Bows designer-stavropoulos There is also a scatteringThis is a remarkable example of Courreges and the work that Andre was doing during that time period. I know we often associate his work with very mod and short pieces but he also did many dramatic and long pieces like this. We have had a dress from the collection before this in the shop before and we were happy to find a version of this one that was photoed for Vogue that spring and a runway shot with close versions as well. It is a fantastically chic