1970s French Couture Navy Jersey Embellished Grecian Dress spider-dress The pattern on the fabric

The pattern on the fabric reminds me of the lines created by waves hitting a sandy beach

finishing at the calf

This dress has a coordinating belt that cinches the waist and emphasises the feminine ‘50s silhouette

with the first section backed in the same black silk as the interior

7 cm)Waist - 39 in

1970s French Couture Navy Jersey Embellished Grecian Dress spider-dress The pattern on the fabricThis mid to late 1970s navy and sequin detail Grecian dress is a show stopping unlabelled couture piece. It is skilled work and has mostly been made by hands trained in haute couture techniques. The designer that immediately springs to mind is that of Loris Azzaro, whose simple and elegant lines came to epitomise the high end occasion wear of the era. His designs were worn by Marisa Berenson, Jane Birkin (pictured here), Brigitte Bardot and Romy