1980s Early Azzedine Alaia Dress & Jacket Purple Set designer-fred-perlberg And of course that amazing

And of course that amazing touch of ermine fur at the collar and down each sleeve

it is tightly knitted/crocheted to form a full cape that has open work deign near the hem The same open work pattern is picked up at the elaborate and dramatic hood that can been worn up or down to create a full and striking collar

The rhinestones are glass so the dress has a good weight to it but when on

I love the lines on this one - it has her signature nod to by gone eras all while staying completely modern in feel

The bodice is lined in a fine silk tissue

1980s Early Azzedine Alaia Dress & Jacket Purple Set designer-fred-perlberg And of course that amazingIn some of his earlier collections Azzedine did show more color and this is a great example of that. Both pieces are made from a fine and slinky knit with a polished sheen finish that has been dyed the perfect shade of purple. The inner dress is a simple affair that follows the curve of your body but has a more skimming clinginess rather then his later body hugging bandage knits. It has a high neck and no sleeves. I love the cut of the shoulder its