1970s Amber Resin & Gold Amulet Lanvin Choker Necklace designer-helena-barbieri Unlined - the inner dress

Unlined - the inner dress serves as its own lining

but the graphic lines and loose cut make the stripes an important design element rather than a distraction

this low scooped front Azzedine Alaia dress from the 1990 collection has that in your face sensuality  that Alaia is known for

His forte is the ability to cut garments that cling like a second skin and yet somehow manage to nip and tuck and add curves in all the right places

The sleeves are of course the show stopper - each trails down to meet the hem of the dress and are left open just after the shoulder and right down tot he hem

1970s Amber Resin & Gold Amulet Lanvin Choker Necklace designer-helena-barbieri Unlined - the inner dressWonderful Lanvin amber resin amulet choker necklace that sits at the base of the neck for maximum impact. The resin is set between two tapered gold sections that link to another section in each side and then to the chain. The color is a bold amber that pops against the gold. Excellent vintage condition. The slightest of scuffing to the gold from normal wear and passing of time. Closes with a clasp hook. Note that the round Lanvin metal tag has fallen