1970s Lanvin Plunge Front Backless Nylon Jersey Halter Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent The coat is fully lined

The coat is fully lined in a navy silk and closes with buttons at the front

sequin and beaded shell top that is one of the most intricate and beautiful version of these that I have come across

The interior of the dress that lies hidden under the lace and silk chiffon is a strapless shift that has been perfectly constructed from a pink silk crepe

Made of fine fine wool it has a stunning red color base with a virtual garden of flowers strewn across its surface

1970s Lanvin Plunge Front Backless Nylon Jersey Halter Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent The coat is fully linedThis dress is insanely sexy. It is so unusual with its cut and looks fabulous on. The only downside is that it is extremely tiny. Even on my size 2 dress form it barely fit. The fabric used for it is a black nylon jersey knit that allows it to have that wonderful drape that you see. It really pushes the boundaries in terms of sensuality for Lanvin for this time period and I love it. The jersey used is virtually wrinkle free so it is a great traveling