1980s Alaia Multi Strap Corset Dress designer-bob-mackie It closes with a side

It closes with a side painted metal zipper that looks like a replacement but its well done and definitely still an older zipper

The exterior skirt is lined in silk organza and has a deep hem that also has stiffened net inside all the way around

The bodice as the Trellis patterns appliqued in rhinestones and the neckline and bodice is edged in pearls and cording

This is a lovely flapper feeling modern piece by Jil Sanders from when she actually headed the house

The entire dress is hand finished and immaculately made

1980s Alaia Multi Strap Corset Dress designer-bob-mackie It closes with a sideIconic mini dress by Azzedine Alaia. 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. This is the classic, extremely sexy, bandage dress with insets of a contrasting ribbed knit. The insets are set in a way that makes the dress look like a corset or garter it highlights every curve. The bust is cut very low and I love the three strap detailing that