Spring 2003 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Strapless Printed Silk Dress w Feather Trim Runway Sample Dress designer-paco-rabanne Inside is a full boned

Inside is a full boned and net bodice as well as a series of inner hooked stays to hold the dress in place

This is a lovely example of Bill's work that has the added provenance of being featured in the September issue of Vogue that in 1986

Sleeves: 25" long but meant to pouf a bit above the cuff once buttoned up

The inside is ribbon edged but unlined and this allows you to easily see all the extensive hand work

Even more in person then how it photoed on my dress form

Spring 2003 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Strapless Printed Silk Dress w Feather Trim Runway Sample Dress designer-paco-rabanne Inside is a full bonedSpring 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,