1987 Nina Ricci Multi Colour Printed Silk Taffeta Tiered Ruffled Mini Dress designer-la-mendola each attached in their centers

each attached in their centers by two little flat strips of piped fabric

Runway reference photos from stylebistro

It slips over the head with buttons at the neck and buttons at the cuffs

The dress its self is a simple cut - an almost sculptural collar set so that where it meets the top of the dress it as almost right angles out to the arm holes

You can also adjust how low it plunges at the front and cinch it in with the tie belt

1987 Nina Ricci Multi Colour Printed Silk Taffeta Tiered Ruffled Mini Dress designer-la-mendola each attached in their centersThe pieces with the Haute Coutue boutique label were ready to wear but would have been made in house. They were wonderfully finished and could be considered to be demi couture. They often used proprietary fabrics and the dresses were made to order for their clients. This partially dress is extra special because it was the dress chosen for the ad campaign that year. Which also gives you a great idea of what it looks like on. This one is a stunning