1990s Romeo Gigli Velvet & Disc Dress & Clutch designer-biba The back is pure drama

The back is pure drama with the majority of the fabric falling from the curved seam at the back with a large inverted pleat running down the center to create further volume

This gown has a definite nod to the 1960s but that extravagant bow detail that seems to flow from the very fabric of the dress is pure 1980s drama

An amazing and hard to find early 1940s silk moss crepe topper that has the most amazing sequin and beaded design over it's entirety

White machine lace is back in a white rayon and then sculpted and seamed to follow every curve

I love the play of print on a smooth textured fine wool

1990s Romeo Gigli Velvet & Disc Dress & Clutch designer-biba The back is pure dramaGigli loved the idea of matching your bag to your dress and it was a bit of a signature for him to do so. Here we have a great little set that still has its original matching clutch. Both pieces are made of a pretty blue crushed velvet that has an almost tie dye effect running through the fabric. To this a series of plastic iridescent discs are attached. Each disk has been heat treated to partially fold and twist it and this just adds to the textures