1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Hand Beaded Ivory Silk Dress w Fluted Skirt designer-bessi A tie runs through the

A tie runs through the waist so you can cinch it in to add shape or leave it loose and wear it more boxy

It wraps and buttons behind the neck and then it sits just under the bust at the front with a wide strap that hooks at the back

So when you move a certain way or sit you get just a glimpse of the ruffles at the hem

It is remarkable and a true piece of fashion history that will only increase in value as time passes

You can wear the tunic over or tucked into the skirt and of course can mix the pieces with other pieces

1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Hand Beaded Ivory Silk Dress w Fluted Skirt designer-bessi A tie runs through theTrue Haute Couture from the mid late 1970s Made under the creative direction of Ted Lapidus Completely made by hand in the Paris atelier We have added a photo of Zendaya at the 2024 Met Gala. She is wearing a modern custom made piece but the resemblance to this dress makes me wonder if the Celia Kritharioti team managed to find the archive photo of this dress that I have not been able to find. They are so similar. It's almost eerie. We decided to add