1980s Azzedine Alaia Knit Dress or Coat designer-emma-domb There is so much fabric

There is so much fabric that I feel these do not detract but I have priced it lower as a result

I love how this emphasizes the wasp waist feel of the suit and also elongates and leans out the silhouette of the wearer

Trigere really was a master at cut and construction and this unusual and rare numbered sample dress is a showcase of her work

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Four full layers make up the body of the dress and each sleeve has two layers and yet you could probably pull the dress through a small circle like a scarf

1980s Azzedine Alaia Knit Dress or Coat designer-emma-domb There is so much fabricAzzedine Alaia is a master of knits and this is a wonderful example of his earlier work. This has a definite eighties vibe to it, in a great kind of way and is [erfect for layering over other pieces or as a stand alone. It still has that body conscious feel to it that Alaia pieces do but in a subtler way. I love the diagonal striping across the back and how the waist is nipped in by manipulation of the knit rather then seaming. It snaps to close so