It also keeps the gathers from adding bulk
The bodice is sleeveless and cut to skim over the bust and waist
It has a definite 30s feel to it and had I not known the provenance I would have guessed it to be older based on the fine workmanship and proper techniques used in the construction of the cap
It is an incredible design
Sleeve opening: 16" around and the upper sleeve is 13" around
Amazing Resort 2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Look 12 Top & Capri Set designer-ronald-amey It also keeps the gathersThe twin of this set walked the runway for the 2008 Resort collection for Look 12. Vogue said that the collection was done "in an electric bright palette.. and channelled Barbara Hutton's sixtiesa glittery, lame, paisley, and leopard print world of muumuus, bikinis, capri pants, trapeze dresses, cat eye sunglasses, and scarf wrapped hats. It bordered on camp and Kitschy or not, there was no denying the workmanship that went into crafting the large