1980s Unlabeled Nina Ricci by Girard Pipard Haute Couture Red Silk & Net Leaf or Petal Dress designer-calvin-klein In his role as Creative

In his role as Creative Director for the house of Chanel

This lovely little velvet is one of those pieces

like a baby Tee and  parts of the pattern seem more faded but I feel that this is deliberate - even if it is not it adds to its appeal in my opinion

because a Valli girl is shameless in her pursuit of pleasure

After only one season in business the Maggy Rouf label became an official member of the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris

1980s Unlabeled Nina Ricci by Girard Pipard Haute Couture Red Silk & Net Leaf or Petal Dress designer-calvin-klein In his role as CreativeThe Nina Ricci brand was founded in 1932, at 20 Rue de Capucines in Paris and quickly became one of the top couture ateliers in the world. In 1964, Grard Pipart succeeded Jules Franois Crahay, Nina Ricci's former designer assistant, as head of the brand. Over the following three decades, Pipart's couture vision 'celebrated a flamboyant woman and his ready to wear found a loyal following among the most stylish women of the day.' This dress fits