1970s Stavropoulos Gold Metallic & Ivory Lace One Shoulder Dress designer-mary-quant Pockets sit on the hip

Pockets sit on the hip of the jacket

Rhodium plated metal item pave set with crystals and square "invisibly" set faux rubys

The edges that result are all scalloped

and those dramatic sequins make it a vintage staple

The silk is light in weight and moves beautifully

1970s Stavropoulos Gold Metallic & Ivory Lace One Shoulder Dress designer-mary-quant Pockets sit on the hipGeorge Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of multiple layers of silk done on a bias cut. He focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece. It was said that his gowns "seemed to float on air". He launched his label in 1960 and soon was dressing women like Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Barbra Streisand and Maria Callas. His dresses were made by hand and to couture