Sumptuous dresses, known as "gowns," served to demonstrate the wealth and high social standing of their wearerswhether they were ladies of the court or the wives of wealthy merchants
The dress took "one dozen artisans over 1,000 hours to create, as each strand of pearls was strung and draped to her body," Schiaparelli added in its press release
With rhinestone beading from the sleeveless bodice to the hips, this black midi special-occasion dress is sure to shine at weddings, fancy dinner parties, and other semi-formal to formal events
And colorwise, these aesthetics make sense: Reds and pinks are common in sexy seasonal ensembles, while understated neutrals retain less heat than darker hues
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