1990s Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk "Patchwork" Dress designer-stephen-burrows It is suspended by the

It is suspended by the shoulders with the tinniest of silk straps

A matching capelet made of the same patterned silk fastens around the neck and is the perfect feminine finish

A hand done crewel work flower and vine motif trail down the front of the coat and around the collar

The leather is a butter soft lamb in inky black - this one is slightly more matte black then the size 36 I also have listed

The volume is perfectly balanced by the bareness of the shoulders and despite its over the top feel it somehow manages to stay to right side of the line for chic

1990s Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk "Patchwork" Dress designer-stephen-burrows It is suspended by theThis little number is quintessential Christian Dior during the Galliano years. He was a master at this bias cut full length slip dress and designed them in numerous variation. Here the pink "patchwork" pattern screened onto the silk combined with the ruching details and more structured bodice is quite beautiful. Galliano designed fantasy combined with historical references and during the nineties this bias cut pieces like this where highly coveted, as