1980s Azzedine Alaia Knit Dress or Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier The base fabric is a

The base fabric is a ribbed stretch jersey

I love the silk satin bow that finished the piece

Hips: 19-21" flat across from side seam to side seam

Reference Photo: 1997 Yves Saint Laurent Runway

Truly one of the stand out pieces of the show it has been meticulously stored and is in Museum quality

1980s Azzedine Alaia Knit Dress or Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier The base fabric is aAzzedine Alaia is a master of knits and this is a wonderful example of his earlier work. This has a definite eighties vibe to it, in a great kind of way and is [erfect for layering over other pieces or as a stand alone. It still has that body conscious feel to it that Alaia pieces do but in a subtler way. I love the diagonal striping across the back and how the waist is nipped in by manipulation of the knit rather then seaming. It snaps to close so