ALAÏA 1988 Whimsical Dark Brown Velvet Maxi Dress (XS-S)
BRAND: ALAÏA, by Azzedine Alaïa.
COLLECTION: Fall Winter 1988.
SIZE: Tagged 38FR but fits a comfortable XS or a very fitted S. Please refer to the last picture to see the flat lay measurements.
COMPOSITION: Cotton blend with acetate lining.
MADE IN: Italy.
FEATURES:
Dark brown velvet
Fitted bodice
Corset style
Zip front closure
Long sleeves
Full sweep skirt
Pockets at hips
Long sleeves with zippers at cuffs
CONDITION: Very good vintage condition, little wear.
References: (1) Runway picture from the FW 1998 show (2-3) Tina Turner wearing a similar dress on the runway (4) Madonna, “Like a Prayer” photoshoot by Herb Ritts, 1989 (5) "Alaïa and Balenciaga, Sculptors of Shape" exhibition at The fondation Alaïa, 2020.