Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves Suits & Sets but he closed his business

but he closed his business in 1973 giving us a small range in order to date this piece

There is a bit of patina on the gold painted leather

This dress may have been a custom order and I think these are fabric swatches sent in advance of the actual making of the dress

It is so fresh and modern in feel that it could be easily mistaken as a piece from a current runway

Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves Suits & Sets but he closed his businessThe House of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy. He has always been strongly associated with the work that he did dressing Audrey Hepburn but his range was incredible as a designer behind that relationship with her. Some of my personal favourite vintage pieces over the years have been from his work. His Haute Couture pieces are always amazing to find and this wonderful dress is an extraordinary example of his couture work during this