1970s Alfred Bosand Green Goddess Dress designer-paco-rabanne It is strapless but has

It is strapless but has a clever built in boned bodice that runs through the torso to hold it in place

Unlined and closes with the buttons down the front

I love the fabric - it is made of a silver silk brocade that has a secondary gold thread woven into the fabric so depending on how the light catches it you get a shimmer of silver or gold

The top closes with buttons at the front and the skirt closes with a combo of snaps and hook & eye

The contrast is built in solely through the print and I love how the back is broken into his signature block design using the contrasting border print as edging

1970s Alfred Bosand Green Goddess Dress designer-paco-rabanne It is strapless but hasA really amazing densely pleated silk chiffon asymmetrical dress by Alfred Bosand with a beautiful tiered design. Bosand was an American Couturier and is often overlooked in my opinion. His work is quite beautiful and he specialized in evening pieces. Here this beautiful and almost weightless gown is done in a beautiful emerald green silk. One layer forms the top and sits over a second, longer layer underneath and both layers are cut on opposite