1970s Koos Van den Akker Floral Print Smocked Dress 1980s_Evening_Gown It has spaghetti straps

It has spaghetti straps

especially in such excellent vintage condition

The underskirt lining is a lightweight acetate with a net mid layer

If we're being exceptionally picky there is a small area of strained seam near the waistband and the two neck darts at the back have been slightly strained also

It fastens to the side with the original zip and the spaghetti straps are made from an acetate

1970s Koos Van den Akker Floral Print Smocked Dress 1980s_Evening_Gown It has spaghetti straps1970s Koos Van den Akker floral smock dress. This is a pretty and detailed design from the famous Dutch designer after he moved to NYC in 1968 from The Hague, Netherlands. He was renowned for his textile work and came to the attention of the House of Dior where he was selected for a three year apprenticeship in 1963. This early exposure to Haute Couture and fabric selection influenced all of his work for the rest of his career and he was particularly