1970s George Stavropoulous Couture Black Silk Chiffon Caped Shoulder Dress designer-mollie-parnis The seams inside are finished

The seams inside are finished with ribbon edging

Really a pretty little piece

When you do find one and it is as wonderful as this one is you really feel like celebrating

75" Diameter

The bodice is a cut straight across and the dress is suspended from tiny straps that curve up and around each shoulder

1970s George Stavropoulous Couture Black Silk Chiffon Caped Shoulder Dress designer-mollie-parnis The seams inside are finishedGeorge Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks that 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. His dresses were made by hand and to