1980s Azzedine Alaia Knit Dress or Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier Truly one of the stand

Truly one of the stand out pieces of the show it has been meticulously stored and is in Museum quality

This tops an inner jumpsuit that is simplicity itself

A fabulous summer cotton maxi dress with a caftan like feel to it by Jean Allen

I love the silk satin bow that finished the piece

The techno fabric packs and wears like a dream and has just enough weight to help hold the shape without seeming stiff

1980s Azzedine Alaia Knit Dress or Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier Truly one of the standAzzedine Alaia is a master of knits and this is a wonderful example of his earlier work. This has a definite eighties vibe to it, in a great kind of way and is [erfect for layering over other pieces or as a stand alone. It still has that body conscious feel to it that Alaia pieces do but in a subtler way. I love the diagonal striping across the back and how the waist is nipped in by manipulation of the knit rather then seaming. It snaps to close so