Late 1980s Bellville Sassoon Strapless Red Silk Dress w Full Skirt & Black Glitter Tulle Underskirt & Bow designer-valentino It is made of a

It is made of a mesh knit that has a bit of a metallic feel to it even though it does not have metallic thread in it - it is from the fabric it is made of and this would have been cutting edge in the late 1990s

A version of it was worn multiple times by Carine Roitfeld during that season and into the nect and I have spotted her wearing hers even up to the last couple of years

Total length: 52" from shoulder to bottom hem

Unlined and closes at the back with a panted zipper

If you are brave you could probably wear the top dress on its own

Late 1980s Bellville Sassoon Strapless Red Silk Dress w Full Skirt & Black Glitter Tulle Underskirt & Bow designer-valentino It is made of aThe Bellville Sassoon label was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville but did not officially take on the Bellville Sassoon label until 1970 when David Sassoon, who had been with the company since 1958, became the head designer . In 1987, Irish designer Lorcan Mullany joined the company and took over designing and the brand's labels changed to add his name. The Sassoon label became internationally known when Princess Diana began wearing pieces quite