Amazing 1940s Sequined Zip Front Top designer-azzedine-alaia Fully lined in a black

Fully lined in a black tissue silk

Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam *Note that there is a 3" expander that has been set into the waist line - very well done

The inspiration is Handelís Sarabande of the title ñ a majestic and elegant dance - the portraits of Goya

This is a very very rare and very early Norma Kamali piece

The dress has a definite couture like feel and is rather edgy for its time period of the late fifties to early sixties

Amazing 1940s Sequined Zip Front Top designer-azzedine-alaia Fully lined in a blackAn amazing and hard to find early 1940s silk moss crepe topper that has the most amazing sequin and beaded design over it's entirety! Cut to sit just at the waist this one zips to close making it a great and versatile piece that can be worn as a top or jacket. The entire jacket is hand sequined and each sequined design is edged in a tiny perfect row of glass tube beads. It is stunning! Excellent condition! Shoulders: 14" across Bust: 18'' flat across