1982 Ady for Givenchy Haute Couture Deep Copper Gold Silk Dress w Hand Done Sequin Detailing designer-john-kloss Reference photos: Both from the

Reference photos: Both from the book "Thea Porter

I love the lines on this one - it has her signature nod to by gone eras all while staying completely modern in feel

The skirt also has borders worked into the print that separate out the top from the bottom and give it visual interest

The silk jersey used is so fine and so light that it feel utterly amazing on and works even in warm climates because the fabric really breathes

) The pearl loop is actually attached to a metal rod that moved freely in a circle so in theory as you move your head they will stay draped properly since the can move with you while the rest of the head piece stays in place

1982 Ady for Givenchy Haute Couture Deep Copper Gold Silk Dress w Hand Done Sequin Detailing designer-john-kloss Reference photos: Both from theThe dress was made by hand in the atelier of Ady Couture who was based in Lausanne Switzerland Ady was a couture trained seamstress and headed a team who had full permission of the Haute Couture houses she worked with to make the designs they showed in Paris for clients based in Switzerland and the surrounding areas. She would purchase couture fabrics from the couture houses along with the patterns. This arrangement with the couture houses was a way