1970s Holly's Harp Red Silk Devore Velvet Dress w Silk Chiffon Layered Underskirt & Bead Details z-archive-alexandermcqueen The back dips dangerously low

The back dips dangerously low and the fabric clings as is skims over the body

Reference Photo: 1971 Courreges Jumpsuit from the Museum of Decorative Arts collection

It is constructed from a steel grey wool that is warm and has a decent weight to it

The silk is hand dyed and I expect that this is a natural patina

The original sash in matching fabric is present and in excellent condition

1970s Holly's Harp Red Silk Devore Velvet Dress w Silk Chiffon Layered Underskirt & Bead Details z-archive-alexandermcqueen The back dips dangerously lowHolly Harp opened a shop LA in 1968 where she created custom clothing under the Holly's Harp label. When she started designing her clothing she tended to create her clothing out of a hodge podge of new and old materials but once she opened her shop her designs became more slinky, and sexy. They began to reference the glamour of Old Hollywood and she preferred the bias cut feel of the 1930s. She had a huge following of Hollywood and Music stars; Liza