1984 Rare Madame Gres Black Silk Evening Dress w/ Scarf Drape & Original Croquis belt Navy blue silk pleated details

Navy blue silk pleated details on front bodice

and Parisian couturier Robert Piguet

this sheer almost antique dress from the 1920's is a pure dream

The kimono sleeves are double layered and flowy

this dream dress begins with the V-neck and fashionable drape from the bust traveling to throughout and culminating in bat sleeves

1984 Rare Madame Gres Black Silk Evening Dress w/ Scarf Drape & Original Croquis belt Navy blue silk pleated detailsGorgeous black silk faille evening dress by Madame Gres. The knee length dress is sleek, with a loose body skimming silhouette, long sleeves, and a high, diamond cut neckline. The sleeves have a dolman like cut. The dress has a front center seam with two triangular panels of fabric hanging loose. The dress comes with its croquis. Born in Paris, around the turn of the 20th century, Madame Grs (nee Germaine milie Krebs, AKA Alix Barton, Alix) pursued