c.1973 Loris Azzaro Backless Black Jersey Dress w Gold & Black Sequin Flame Halter Top designer-Fausto-Puglisi There are three layers in

There are three layers in total in the skirt

heavy silk Jean Patou dress that is an absolutely masterpiece and an important representation of the house of Patou and the level of haute couture they were producing at this time

The camera gives it more shadow than it has in person on the embroidered parts

Note that is does zip all the way up - it is just too small on my mannequin

This sweater is the absolute epitome of feeling wrapped in warmth and softness

c.1973 Loris Azzaro Backless Black Jersey Dress w Gold & Black Sequin Flame Halter Top designer-Fausto-Puglisi There are three layers inLoris Azzaro launched his label in 1967 and quickly defined his trademark looks by using ornate beading, sequins, daring cut outs and avant garde ways of defining the body. Some of the most beautiful women in the world wore his clothing including Marisa Berenson, Raquel Welch, Jane Birkin, Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot and Tina Turner. It was a label that defined sexiness and had a certain French flare that women world wide loved. This is a stunning