1969 Thea Porter Silk Chiffon Faye Dress w Wide Ribbon Edged Sleeves designer-young-innocents Once on the body it

Once on the body it really feels like it comes to life as the light catches the various parts of the dress

Item# DD3361

This skirt is part of the same ensemble that Yves commissioned the talented Antonio Lopez  to illustrate for the F/W 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ad campaign

one is set at the low back and the other ties just behind the neck

The skirt is cut fairly straight with just a touch of fullness from that front ruffle detailing

1969 Thea Porter Silk Chiffon Faye Dress w Wide Ribbon Edged Sleeves designer-young-innocents Once on the body itThe twin of this dress was photoed for Vogue that season A rare example of an all black Faye Dress. The Faye dress was named after Faye Dunaway and Thea made these in various fabrications starting in 1968. These were one of her most iconic designs. This is the only one I've ever seen outside of the Vogue shot in a single solid colour. Given her extremely limited run on certain pieces it could only be one of a couple that exist. It is truly a very