1970s Scott Barrie Off Shoulder Taupe Print Silk Chiffon Midi Dress designer-christian-lacroix flowing fabrics

flowing fabrics

Both piece are unlined

In person the fabric has a slight iridescent quality to it that is very pretty

All the draping and pleating have been done by hand and the work is on par with demi-couture

1970s Scott Barrie Off Shoulder Taupe Print Silk Chiffon Midi Dress designer-christian-lacroix flowing fabricsScott Barrie was one of a group of black designers and models based out of New York's Seventh Avenue in the late 1960s. He quickly became known for his work and his pieces were fast sellers. Naomi Sims was a fan and often was spotted wearing his work. His label closed in the early 1980s. He then worked at Krizia, remaining there up to just before his passing in 1993 of brain cancer. This gives us a very small window for finding examples of his work.