1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress star_brooch This piece would be fabulous

This piece would be fabulous for layering in the autumn/winter and looks incredibly flattering on - a great addition to any wardrobe

it is well preserved but has some very faint age-related foxing which did not render on our studio photos

it is tailored to a classic 1970s silhouette with its flattering empire-line cut

antique Chinese silk damask wedding skirt (Han) from the late Qing Dynasty (1840-1911)

Very similar leopard print fabrics were also used by Yves Saint Laurent for his haute couture collection in 1987

1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress star_brooch This piece would be fabulousThis autumnal toned dress was designed in the late 1940s by LAignon, an American heritage company founded in 1898. They traded for over 75 years and made good quality fashions for the ready to wear market. The dress is tailored from a high quality rayon patterned with a novelty heraldic print in forest green, beige, mustard and burgundy. It has a square neckline and fastens along the front with decadent buttons in emerald green, encircled with gold