1980s Salvadori Albani Couture Black Textured Silk Lame & Plisse Finish Drop Waist Dress designer-helena-barbieri The bodice is backed in

The bodice is backed in the same fabric as the exterior and the skirt is lined in a white tissue silk

Fully lined with a black silky rayon through the bodice and the skirt is unlined

The sleeves are cut long and wide and they each flare dramatically with each is a full 27" around by the time they reach the ends

whose overall effect is soft and romantic - almost dreamy

I did find a reference photo of the dress but it was dated as being 1978 which is not possible so we have the photo but not the exact date

1980s Salvadori Albani Couture Black Textured Silk Lame & Plisse Finish Drop Waist Dress designer-helena-barbieri The bodice is backed inSalvadore Albani was an independent couturier operating out of Paris. He was known as one of the more 'affordable' couturiers of his day which meant you could buy a cocktail dress for several thousands of francs instead of tens of thousands. Kim Novack and Brigitte Bardot were fans and his work was quietly known by the women who could afford couture. This piece is from the eighties and it is remarkable how close it looks to the work of some of the