1960s Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress period_1960s The lace has delicate fringed

The lace has delicate fringed ends

5 in Temple length: 6 in

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Dress features elbow length sleeves with three fabric buttons and sweet bow at center front of the bust which adds a touch of femininity

1960s Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress period_1960s The lace has delicate fringedAbsolutely astounding black silk gown by Madame Gres! The dress is maxi length, with an empire waistline, a v neck neckline, and the most amazing, voluminous sleeves. The sleeves are truly amazing; they billow out from the shoulder, drape, cape like, over and around the arm, gaining length as they approach the wrist. The sleeves end in a cuff that gathers the crescendo of the black silk sleeve. The dramatic, theatrical, spectacular sleeves contrast