Spring 1991 Alaia "Tati" Museum Held Crop Top & Leggings designer-patrick-kelly The depth is then created

The depth is then created at the base of the fabric with a taupe chenille - the mix of the three threads together and forming a floral pattern is superb

The hand work is easy to see from the interior and the beads densely cover the surface

Line with a cream silky rayon though the skirt only

appears never worn

Most are too light weight and just don't stand up to a lot of the really great modern ones so I pass hundreds by and wait to pounce on the occasional gem

Spring 1991 Alaia "Tati" Museum Held Crop Top & Leggings designer-patrick-kelly The depth is then createdInspired by the "10 for 1 chic" of the Parisian discount store, Tati, and its gingham striped awning the fall 1991 collection has become one of Alaia's most iconic and coveted for that instantly recognizable print. Shown in red on the runway version of it were photoed endlessly that season. The entire collection has been well documented, both then and over the years since and was featured in all of the major fashion magazines as the collection of the