1970s Lanvin Numbered Haute Couture Hand Woven Knit Embroidery Skirt designer-leonard-paris Other versions of the dress

Other versions of the dress also reside in The Met's collection

The netting around these areas is very fragile

Reference photo: Yves Saint Laurent & Maria Schiano November 5th 1974

I love the piped silk stain edgings that really highlight the cut of the pieces

I see a few of the silver threads missing on the pattern here and there and two small repairs near the back hem but otherwise looks to have been worn very little

1970s Lanvin Numbered Haute Couture Hand Woven Knit Embroidery Skirt designer-leonard-paris Other versions of the dressThis Lanvin skirt is utterly fantastic and so unusual in its fabric choice. I am in absolute love with it. From the bold colours that have been used in its design, to the way the the fabric has been created and to the the workmanship put into its construction. Everything about it is perfection. It is really a once in a lifetime find and I wish I knew more about the fabric's origins to share with you. The fabric is a light fine yarn and wool mix. It is