pinko dress woman - Black fastened only by a small button at the base of the neck. PINKO Dress 'ALEXIANA ABITO' in

lognon invented a few of his own pleat styles, and the workshop has some 2,500 moulds used to make about 2,000 different kinds of pleats. see a video documenting the pleating process at atelier grard lognon at the top of the page screenshot from atelier gerard lognon video by sure shot paris (video above) as an art and knowledge passed on within families and across generations, this remarkable practice grows more and more rare when gerard-george lognon retired without an heir to take over the workshop, it was purchased by chanel as a way to keep the ateliers traditional craft and skill alive

It struck me as an apt comparison

It meets most criteria for an evening frock for the Duchess: it has a fitted top/bodice, it has lace, and it also has a full skirt

It also layers beautifully under jackets, slip dresses, and sleeveless tops