1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress star_brooch antique Chinese silk damask wedding

antique Chinese silk damask wedding skirt (Han) from the late Qing Dynasty (1840-1911)

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

Perfect for black tie

it is tailored to a classic 1970s silhouette with its flattering empire-line cut

this is verging on extraordinary given the complexity of the carving and the shear number of individuals beads

1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress star_brooch antique Chinese silk damask weddingThis 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