1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress star_brooch Perfect for black tie

Perfect for black tie

Alber Elbaz knows whether a dress is working not from the dress itself

Very similar leopard print fabrics were also used by Yves Saint Laurent for his haute couture collection in 1987

it is well preserved but has some very faint age-related foxing which did not render on our studio photos

alongside a large circular faux precious stone in vibrant tangerine orange

1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress star_brooch Perfect for black tieThis autumnal toned dress was designed in the late 1940s by LAignon, an American heritage company founded in 1898. They traded for over 75 years and made good quality fashions for the ready to wear market. The dress is tailored from a high quality rayon patterned with a novelty heraldic print in forest green, beige, mustard and burgundy. It has a square neckline and fastens along the front with decadent buttons in emerald green, encircled with gold