1987 Nina Ricci Multi Colour Printed Silk Taffeta Tiered Ruffled Mini Dress designer-la-mendola Closes with a series of

Closes with a series of hook & eye and snaps hidden at one top shoulder seam and a side zipper

It is very unusual and beautiful

Runway reference photos from stylebistro

The dress its self is a simple cut - an almost sculptural collar set so that where it meets the top of the dress it as almost right angles out to the arm holes

Blackwell that is just outstanding

1987 Nina Ricci Multi Colour Printed Silk Taffeta Tiered Ruffled Mini Dress designer-la-mendola Closes with a series ofThe pieces with the Haute Coutue boutique label were ready to wear but would have been made in house. They were wonderfully finished and could be considered to be demi couture. They often used proprietary fabrics and the dresses were made to order for their clients. This partially dress is extra special because it was the dress chosen for the ad campaign that year. Which also gives you a great idea of what it looks like on. This one is a stunning