Prettiest 1980s Stavropoulos Soft Mint Green Silk Chiffon Dress w Full Cape Sleeves designer-bill-blass The top is made of

The  top is made of a beautiful silk

The skirt is lovely and full and the top is darling

Both the hem and each sleeve are finished with a neat plissé in the same fabrication

This is an extraordinary example of the beauty of Chantilly lace and is equally remarkable for the sheer size of this piece

A black velvet base has a dense design that covers the entire surface of the skirt

Prettiest 1980s Stavropoulos Soft Mint Green Silk Chiffon Dress w Full Cape Sleeves designer-bill-blass The top is made ofGeorge 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. The majority of his gowns are almost entirely