Original 1987 Danskins Deep Rust Coloured Stretch Jersey Bodysuit & Wrap Skirt designer-lanvin The body of the dress

The body of the dress is entirely pleated in tight

Unlabeled but so exceedingly well done that it could perhaps be one pf the greats of that time period

Here he has hand blocked it onto a high crown that slants towards the front

The inner dress is cut from the same synthetic jersey as the outer layer is and it skims over the body in a long sheath

Original 1987 Danskins Deep Rust Coloured Stretch Jersey Bodysuit & Wrap Skirt designer-lanvin The body of the dressThe Danskin label was launched in 1882 in New York City by Joel and Benson Goodman who were brothers. They started the company to create goods specifically for dancers. It grew tremendously and went onto to make dance and activewear for millions of people around the world. It is so rare to find an early and original set in such great condition as these were often worn to death and loved until they fell apart. I have dated it to 1987 from the reference