Diaphanous Stavropoulos Russet Silk Evening Gown w/ Matching Sheer Tunic & Sash Item v4083 ... Price: $595 George Stavropoulos was born in Greece and studied dress design in Paris. He had a well-known custom salon in Athens from 1949-1960. He married Greek-American and came to New York in 1961, where he opened a house on 57th street. Stavropoulos is known for draped and tiered evening gowns, asymmetrical folds, wrapped coats, kimono sleeves, floating panels, capes, bias jerseys. Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson was among his distinguished clients. An ethereal three piece ensemble that is such quintessential Stavropoulos. The ensemble starts with a simple bias gown in a triple layer of brick colored silk georgette. The gown is unlined but is not fully transparent... it's really your comfort level that will dictate whether or not you will require an additional slip for the gown. Rear nylon zipper. Largely hand finished. The gown is topped off with a floating georgette tunic with the most FABULOUS, fluttering sleeves. The tunic buttons partially down the front with self fabric buttons and can be left open as far as you choose. The set is completed with a large sheer sash, measuring approximately 25" wide x 94" long. The sash can be worn as a belt over the tunic (as shown above) or as a belt over the dress (click here to see it this way). The sash can also be worn several different ways around the neck (to see these, click here and here). "Stavropoulos. New York. Athens," label. To see the gown without the sash or tunic, please click here. To see the rear of this dress, please click here. Size: (need help with your measurements? click here) 34" bust, MAX 30" waist (keep in mind that this dress is cut on the bias and will conform to your body shape), MAX 40" hips. Approximately 58" from shoulder to hem. Condition: In very good condition. The tunic has three tiny holes in the left shoulder and a water spot below the waist. The gown has a tiny pull at the right underarm.                     Click on above images to enlarge.

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