1980s Koos Van Den Akker Patchwork Collage Wrapped Cotton Coat or Dress w Wide Sash designer-lanvin Where the repairs are at

Where the repairs are at the back there is light scuffing to the jersey and some small marks

Fully lined in a fine red tissue silk and closes at the back with a hidden set painted metal zipper

The fabric has a screened check worked into the silk - its actually smooth with no real texture so is an interesting play on itself

Also note for those who use me as a general idea of fit that this dress is clipped on me for the photos

1980s Koos Van Den Akker Patchwork Collage Wrapped Cotton Coat or Dress w Wide Sash designer-lanvin Where the repairs are atKoos Van den Akker started his career as an apprenticeship with Christian Dior in the late 1950s. This early exposure to Haute Couture influenced all of his work for the rest of his career. He was a designer that started from the fabric, allowing it to influence the final design. This love of textiles runs strongly through his pieces and he is particularly adept at mixing and matching prints. His best pieces have a collage patchwork feel to them. This