This vibrant maxi-dress was produced for Lanvin’s Spring 2015 collection and several similar designs were shown on the runway. A celebratory affair as the House, and Elbaz, honoured its 125th anniversary in Paris. It is poignant too as it was one of the last fashion collections presided over by the late designer at arguably the height of his career. He left the House in late 2015 and whilst working on other projects, died in 2021 of Covid related complications aged just 59.

Composed of two rippling layers of beautiful soft crepe in vivacious teal blue-green depending on the light conditions. The top layer cascades round the body, falling with a stunning waterfall style down the back. The hem on both layers is lined and stiff and holds its shape, creating wave-like forms around the waist and ankles which meet at the rear of the gown and form a slight slit to the back of the skirt. The dress is tailored to a racer-back style at the top, an elegant cut that reveals the shoulders. The back ties prettily behind the back of the neck.

This gown is unlined and in excellent vintage condition with no issues. The label states that it is 100% polyester and it has no size label so please check our measurements below. As the Vogue review of the Spring 2015 collection aptly commentated, Alber Elbaz knows whether a dress is working not from the dress itself, but from the model’s face when she puts it on. From how our model felt in this dress (which fit her size UK 8-10, 5ft 11in. frame perfectly), we know he designed a winner. And, probably good for a size bigger too :-)

MEASUREMENTS:

BUST - 34 in. (81 cm)

WAIST - 28 in. (76 cm)

HIP - 40 in. (91.5 cm)

LENGTH - 57.5 in. (96.5 cm)