Gorgeous Late 1970s Nina Ricci by Gerard Pipart Off Shoulder Chevron & Dot Pink Silk Organza DressThe Shrimpton Couture Archives This dreamy dress dates to the late 1970s early 1980s. It was made under the creative direction of Gerard Pipart The Nina Ricci brand was founded in 1932 at 20 Rue de Capucines in Paris. In 1964 Grard Pipart succeeded Jules Franois Crahay, Nina Ricci's former designer assistant, as head of the brand. Pipart, who had previously worked for Balmain, Fath, and Patou, brought a wide range of experience in all aspects of