Runway Spring 1997 Thierry Mugler Fitted Black Dress w Extravagant Ruffled Silk Bodice designer-gina-frattini The silk underlying the lame

The silk underlying the lame is the prettiest bands of pastels stacked upon each other in rows - a pale pink

Its a color that is infinitely flattering on most skin tones and walks that perfect balance between a color and a neutral

The top is simple with straps for shoulders and a basic straight tank cut

1990  /  Cindy Crawford image credit unknown  /  Image from the book 'Alaia- Azzedine Alaia in the 21st Century

He was one the first designers to do this

Runway Spring 1997 Thierry Mugler Fitted Black Dress w Extravagant Ruffled Silk Bodice designer-gina-frattini The silk underlying the lameThe twin of this dress walked the 1997 runway. It looked amazing on the runway that season and I am so pleased to have this one in the shop. Finding runway references for Mugler's work is not always easy as he would often change designs for production and produced many pieces that were not shown on the runway. It's an extraordinary find and a gorgeous dress. I love the sharp fitted lines of the dress and how the lingerie feeling ruffles on the bodice