Incredible Fall 1971 Andre Courreges Black Dress w Open Back Detailed w Straps & Bows designer-stavropoulos You could easily have these

You could easily have these covered or embellished to hide it

There is also a scattering of these that are attached to the front bodice

All of the edges follow the pattern of the lace

He chose good weight and quality nylons that held the color well and would drape exactly as he wished

The print is a fabulous graphic black and white that has an exotic feel

Incredible Fall 1971 Andre Courreges Black Dress w Open Back Detailed w Straps & Bows designer-stavropoulos You could easily have theseThis 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 and long pieces like this. We have had a dress from the collection before this in the shop before and we were happy to find a version of this one that was photoed for Vogue that spring and a runway shot with close versions as well. It is a fantastically chic