1970s Madame Gres Haute Couture Wide Leg Pant Set w Metallic Gold Part Open Tie Top designer-ossie-clark There are the tiniest bit

There are the tiniest bit of "wrinkling" to the fabric directly under the arm but this does not affect how it presents when worn

The bodice is boned and there is a strapless bra set into the inner bodice

The fur circles around the tops of each arm and is a soft and supple black fox

It is cut to sit very loose and easy over the body so it is incredibly easy to wear

What is remarkable about the collar is that you can actually remove the white silk portion and the collar underneath is the same blue and white silk as the rest of the jacket

1970s Madame Gres Haute Couture Wide Leg Pant Set w Metallic Gold Part Open Tie Top designer-ossie-clark There are the tiniest bitMadame Gres' work has had profound effects on Haute Couture and her influence still resonates to this day. Her attention to detail, master draping techniques and respect for the female form is unparalleled. She was known for designing and creating garments directly on her models and this became a signature of her work. She opened her first atelier, La Maison Alix in 1932. A partnership briefly changed the house's name to Alix Barton and then the label