Important & Rare Fall 1993 Azzadine Alaia Black Ribed Knit Laser Cut Out & Fringe Dress designer-bessi Length: 44" from waist seam

Length: 44" from waist seam to hem

This is the work of Elinor Simmons who designed for the Malcolm Starr label from the early 1960s to 1972

Now a piece like this could be worn anywhere

The fabric is absolutely stunning and the color is very unusual as one normally sees a lot of subdued greys and blacks from this time period - to find a beautiful blue like this is just divine

I love the mix of green and that dusty pink and how the embroidery works sets both off wonderfully

Important & Rare Fall 1993 Azzadine Alaia Black Ribed Knit Laser Cut Out & Fringe Dress designer-bessi Length: 44" from waist seamThe dress is from the Fall 1993 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Azzedine Alaia. Azzedine Alaia pieces are always a delight to find. His knits were all self developed and are among the best out there. He started his career as a dressmakers assistant and copied couture gowns for wealthy Tunisian clients. In 1957 he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for a grand total of five days. He then moved to Guy Laroche and