1970s Victor Costa Iridescent Deep Burgundy Purple Silk Taffeta Dress with Strapless Ruffled Neckline designer-mollie-parnis Item# DD3695

Item# DD3695

At the back it closes with Rabanne's signature metal clips that are set to organically down the back

The fabric used is his signature moss crepe which gives it that fabulous drape and weight that his dresses have

The Skirt is cut on an A-line and has a nice sharp feel to its lines

1970s Victor Costa Iridescent Deep Burgundy Purple Silk Taffeta Dress with Strapless Ruffled Neckline designer-mollie-parnis Item# DD3695Victor Costa launched his label in 1974 and was known for producing versions of what was seen on the Paris runways. This dress would have been made based on pieces that Yves Saint Laurent was doing in this time frame. Costa chose good fabrics for his designs and even though his work was often very close interpretations of other designs he did add his own unique twist when it came to colours, cut and fabrics. Some of his work is quite lovely and this