Important & Rare Fall 1993 Azzadine Alaia Black Ribed Knit Laser Cut Out & Fringe Dress designer-bonwit-teller A shorter version of this

A shorter version of this dress was shown in the show as well as a long version without the lace insets at the front

It is made out of individual shaped metal leafs that are each hooked and attached to its neighbour

From that defined neck it falls to the floor in a wide expanse of jersey - opening quite full and yet still falling wonderfully

It's fine in person

The neckline is high scoop and the sleeves are also cut wide with a slight flare at their ends

Important & Rare Fall 1993 Azzadine Alaia Black Ribed Knit Laser Cut Out & Fringe Dress designer-bonwit-teller A shorter version of thisThe dress is from the Fall 1993 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Azzedine Alaia. Azzedine Alaia pieces are always a delight to find. His knits were all self developed and are among the best out there. He started his career as a dressmakers assistant and copied couture gowns for wealthy Tunisian clients. In 1957 he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for a grand total of five days. He then moved to Guy Laroche and