1980s Azzedine Alaia Knit Dress or Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier The base fabric is a

The base fabric is a ribbed stretch jersey

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML Will drape more on a smaller frame

Truly one of the stand out pieces of the show it has been meticulously stored and is in Museum quality

A fabulous summer cotton maxi dress with a caftan like feel to it by Jean Allen

Hips: 19-21" flat across from side seam to side seam

1980s Azzedine Alaia Knit Dress or Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier The base fabric is aAzzedine Alaia is a master of knits and this is a wonderful example of his earlier work. This has a definite eighties vibe to it, in a great kind of way and is [erfect for layering over other pieces or as a stand alone. It still has that body conscious feel to it that Alaia pieces do but in a subtler way. I love the diagonal striping across the back and how the waist is nipped in by manipulation of the knit rather then seaming. It snaps to close so