1970s Victor Costa Iridescent Deep Burgundy Purple Silk Taffeta Dress with Strapless Ruffled Neckline designer-leonard-paris The front metal plate is

The front metal plate is inlaid with rhinestones and I see no missing stones

This of course does not show when on and is mentioned for accuracy only

It is a very well documented dress that will only gain in importance as time goes by

Sleeves: approx 23" approx

1970s Victor Costa Iridescent Deep Burgundy Purple Silk Taffeta Dress with Strapless Ruffled Neckline designer-leonard-paris The front metal plate isVictor Costa launched his label in 1974 and was known for producing versions of what was seen on the Paris runways. This dress would have been made based on pieces that Yves Saint Laurent was doing in this time frame. Costa chose good fabrics for his designs and even though his work was often very close interpretations of other designs he did add his own unique twist when it came to colours, cut and fabrics. Some of his work is quite lovely and this