Exceptional 1970s George Stavropoulos Perfectly Minimalist Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress Animal Prints Bust: 26" from side seam

Bust: 26" from side seam to side seam and continuing to bottom hem

I love the soft draped neckline and the contrasting panel of design that finishes the cuffs and hem to pick up on the waist

It is suspended from tiny straps that curve over the shoulders

The shoulders are strong but cut slim and the collar is neat and small

Exceptional 1970s George Stavropoulos Perfectly Minimalist Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress Animal Prints Bust: 26" from side seamGeorge Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of multiple layers of silk done on a bias cut. He focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece. It was said that his gowns 'seemed to float on air'. He launched his label in 1960 and soon was dressing women like Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Barbra Streisand and Maria Callas. The majority of his gowns are almost entirely