Gorgeous Fall 2000 Azzedine Alaia Documented Flared Stretch Knit Floral Pattern Skirt designer-gucci Reference Photo: Jours de France

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5" from top of shoulder to top seam at the waist and the band at the waist is 2

It is really a rare and unusual set that has a witty trompe l'oiel handbag made of bead work and faux pearls on the dress

The colors are as bright and vibrant as when it would have been made

I love the gathered silk at the top of each sleeve that add that little extra detail at the top of each shoulder

Gorgeous Fall 2000 Azzedine Alaia Documented Flared Stretch Knit Floral Pattern Skirt designer-gucci Reference Photo: Jours de FranceAzzedine Alaia pieces are always a delight to find. His knits were all self developed and are among the best out there. He started his career as a dressmakers assistant and copied couture gown for wealthy Tunisian clients. In 1957 he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for a grand total of five days. He then moved to Guy Laroche and quietly started to get private commissions on the side. By 1960 he was doing mainly private work and within a