Rare 1980s Isabel Canovas Huge Pleated Green & Blue Silk Shawl Cape designer-norman-norell The band around the hip

The band around the hip that perfectly balances the volume of the lower skirt is done in a black velvet that acts as an anchor and gives the illusion of slimness and shape as it curves up to the waist

There are hooks and clips on both it and inside the dress so that you can wear it as shown or as a train that will extend far beyond the bottom hem

Pretty blossoms splay across its surface

Fully lined in a pale blue silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper

The skirt cascades to the floor in a widening swath of fabric and I love the fullness of it

Rare 1980s Isabel Canovas Huge Pleated Green & Blue Silk Shawl Cape designer-norman-norell The band around the hipIsabel Canovas worked for Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton before launching her own luxury accessories label in 1982. She had three locations in Paris, New York and Madrid and stayed in business for ten years. She used the very best materials France had to offer and her designs were known for their very 'French' look. Her pieces are now highly collectible. I have had some of her jewellery in the shop in the past but not a piece like this. I have never