vintage alaia dress AZZEDINE ALAÏA VINTAGE HAUTE COUTURE VELVET DRAPED GOWN UK 8

vintage alaia dress AZZEDINE ALAÏA VINTAGE HAUTE COUTURE VELVET DRAPED GOWN UK 8This rich navy blue Alaa sleeveless silk velvet gown is crafted in Italy from silk with a high draped neckline and concealed low back. Toni Morrison once wrote that velvet is like the world was just born. Clean and new and so smooth. Demonstrating Azzedine Alaa's expertise, this gown is made from lightweight velvet fabric that creates graceful movement as you make your way around the room and has elegant plunging back and draped bow detail. Navy

• This rich navy-blue Alaïa sleeveless silk velvet gown is crafted in Italy from silk with a high draped neckline and concealed low-back.
• Toni Morrison once wrote that ‘velvet is like the world was just born.
• Clean and new and so smooth.
• ’ Demonstrating Azzedine Alaïa's expertise, this gown is made from lightweight velvet fabric that creates graceful movement as you make your way around the room and has elegant plunging back and draped bow detail.
• Navy velvet.
• Custom one-off piece made and fitted by Azzedine Alaïa himself.
• Circa 1980s.
• This is a very special piece. 
• Size - FR 36 (UK 8, US 4, IT 40)
  
• Condition: Has been maticulously cleanned by a Parisian specialist so is in beautiful ready-to-wear condition. There two seams that need to be tightened slightly measuring about 1cm each. However this is not necessary, mentioned to accuracy.