c1968 Guy Laroche Haute Couture Navy Silk Dress Ensemble designer-pierre-cardin Hips: 18" flat across the

Hips: 18" flat across the back from side to side of the lining

The shrug has no closure

The innermost lining is a fine vivid coral tissue silk

The top has a fully opening painted metal zipper on one side and is lined in a layer of black silk chiffon

The sleeves and skirt overlay are silk chiffon

c1968 Guy Laroche Haute Couture Navy Silk Dress Ensemble designer-pierre-cardin Hips: 18" flat across theGuy Laroche began his fashion career under Jean Desses in 1949 and by 1957 he had opened his own atelier. He made extraordinary pieces of couture that spanned simple day wear to elaborate evening pieces. Here we have one of his day pieces that could potentially be more cocktail wear with a quick change of shoes and accessories. It is stunningly constructed and in museum quality condition. It is also a wonderful example of the high end work with a