1970s Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Black Velvet Double Breasted Jacket vintage-1950s-dress We suspect this piece may

We suspect this piece may never have been worn and the condition certainly reflects that

The dress fastens down the side with the original zipper which blends seamlessly into the silk chiffon fabric - a beautiful bright coral orange colour

tailored shift construction and a show-stopping mini fishtail on the hem that incorporates the fabric of the dress

It is an exaggerated blouson style with a low front which ties at the neck and has a dramatic gathered drop-waist

1970s Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Black Velvet Double Breasted Jacket vintage-1950s-dress We suspect this piece mayAn elegant 1970s 'le smoking' jacket designed when Hubert de Givenchy was still at the helm of his eponymous fashion house and made for the brands Nouvelle Boutique label, a ready to wear line started in 1968. The jacket is tailored to a double breasted cut which closes with six black plastic buttons. It has wide lapels and split cuffs which fasten with three coordinating buttons. Cut with an elongated silhouette with a sculpted, curved waist. There