Spring 2003 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Strapless Printed Silk Dress w Feather Trim Runway Sample Dress designer-ceil-chapman it closes under the bow

it closes under the bow with hook & eye

The velvet allows it to stay full and almost like a modified bell

The drama of the wide cut sleeves does not translate in the photos - they need to be on a body and moving so that the richness of the silk really shows off

You can wear it loose and peasant style or it will blouse when tucked

Spring 2003 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Strapless Printed Silk Dress w Feather Trim Runway Sample Dress designer-ceil-chapman it closes under the bowSpring 2003 marked Alber Elbaz's second collection for the Lanvin and the reviews were very positive. Vogue's Sarah Mower said of the collection; 'Bouquets are due Alber Elbaz for excellent taste and innovative design aimed directly at the sophisticated women of the world. His spring collection for Lanvin was a rare vision of luxurious dressing, balancing luster with rawness in a grown up, wearable way. The designer also has a genius for dresses,