1980s Koos Van Den Akker Patchwork Collage Wrapped Cotton Coat or Dress w Wide Sash designer-lanvin Beautiful lilies are hand painted

Beautiful lilies are hand painted over the surface as well as the field of lilies text that this collection is famous for

Where the repairs are at the back there is light scuffing to the jersey and some small marks

Fully lined in a fine red tissue silk and closes at the back with a hidden set painted metal zipper

Also note for those who use me as a general idea of fit that this dress is clipped on me for the photos

And I think that is the case because she continually used a fairly basic palette and always kept to that sleek

1980s Koos Van Den Akker Patchwork Collage Wrapped Cotton Coat or Dress w Wide Sash designer-lanvin Beautiful lilies are hand paintedKoos Van den Akker started his career as an apprenticeship with Christian Dior in the late 1950s. This early exposure to Haute Couture influenced all of his work for the rest of his career. He was a designer that started from the fabric, allowing it to influence the final design. This love of textiles runs strongly through his pieces and he is particularly adept at mixing and matching prints. His best pieces have a collage patchwork feel to them. This