Documented Spring 1992 Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Mini Dress w Curving Halter Neckline MED (10-12) Fully lined in a pink

Fully lined in a pink crepe chiffon through the bodice and skirt with the sleeves left unlined

Waist: flat across from side seam to side seam

The pattern is made from a combination of silver and clear tube beads

The skirt is knee length and wonderfully full - its all gathered in tiny teeny little pleats through the waist seam and then cascades out from there

It is beyond beautiful in person and one of my favourite personal pieces from her estate so far

Documented Spring 1992 Azzedine Alaia Black Knit Mini Dress w Curving Halter Neckline MED (10-12) Fully lined in a pinkAzzedine 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