2001 Ralph Lauren Collection Runway Paisley Velvet Maxi Dress Wim_Hemmink Hips: 34" (86cm) and Height:

Hips: 34" (86cm) and Height: 5' 7" (170cm) and she's a size UK 6-8

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We consider surviving belts from this era a bonus but there is a bit of rust coloured discoloration around the buckle

Hand-crafted from smooth cobalt blue satin with striking purple and white florals and a green foliage print

The dress style is a classic shirt-waister design with three taffeta covered buttons to fasten the bodice which is beautifully shaped and Princess seamed

2001 Ralph Lauren Collection Runway Paisley Velvet Maxi Dress Wim_Hemmink Hips: 34" (86cm) and Height:This beautiful gown was designed for Ralph Laurens Fall 2001 Collection the House's most luxurious runway line with its sumptuous purple label. On the runway the brand showed a maxi skirt and mini skirt in the same print which Vogue called lavish in its review. The dress is tailored from a silk mix velvet printed with paisley in rich hues of chocolate brown, crimson red, steel blue, rose pink and grey. It is cut to a simple slip style that is so of