Rare 1970s Silk Grecian Jacqueline de Ribes Gown designer-john-kloss A grosgrain ribbon sits inside

A grosgrain ribbon sits inside the waist to hold the dress in the exact proper place when worn

The bodice is hand draped and hand stitched into place

Made of his classic Khaki canvas fabric it id cut with a loose and easy cut that is meant to skim over the body in the chicest of ways

Unlined and closes with buttons and fabric loops at the back neck

It can be worn as a dress but the skirt technically does not close so it can be worn layered over other pieces

Rare 1970s Silk Grecian Jacqueline de Ribes Gown designer-john-kloss A grosgrain ribbon sits insideThis de Ribes gown is just a masterpiece and is a rarity as well. For me this is the perfect example of her work and one of the best pieces I have seen come to market in recent memory. This is mainly due to that superb cut that has a Halston vibe to it. It is not only one shoulder but it is a masterful feat in both cut and drape. It is entirely suspended by one hook at the shoulder. There is an interior bias cut dress that is cut along an angle on its