1970s George Stavropoulous Couture Black Silk Chiffon Caped Shoulder Dress designer-mollie-parnis 75" Diameter

75" Diameter

Each shoulder has light padding and this and the caped fabric panel create a beautiful silhouette

This same color combination and leather trim is used on the fitted vest

golden tone ivory silk velvet with an inset panel of silk chiffon in the same rich color

1970s George Stavropoulous Couture Black Silk Chiffon Caped Shoulder Dress designer-mollie-parnis 75" DiameterGeorge 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