Incredible Spring 1970 Andre Courreges Cross Strap Backless Bright Sculpted Orange Dress designer-la-mendola All of these are inconsequential

All of these are inconsequential to the piece and due to the way the fabric bounces the light and the abundance of the detailing none detract at all when worn

Lined in a black silk with the Emilio Pucci name woven through out the fabric

The jacket has no closures and has padding in each shoulder

The cut is simple and sweet with a sleeveless

Such a shame that this piece does not have any other label other then the Saks Fifth Avenue department store label as it must be a designer piece

Incredible Spring 1970 Andre Courreges Cross Strap Backless Bright Sculpted Orange Dress designer-la-mendola All of these are inconsequentialThis is a remarkable example of Courreges and the work that Andre was doing during that time period. I know we often associate his work with very mod and short pieces but he also did many dramatic pieces in fabrics like this. It is a highly glossed, thicker weight, smooth finish cotton. At the time this would have been extremely experimental. I love that this one takes the shape that we so closely associate with him and extends and exaggerates it to