1980s Azzedine Alaia Knit Dress or Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier The techno fabric packs and

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

Length: 31" from top of shoulder to bottom hem

The base fabric is a ribbed stretch jersey

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

1980s Azzedine Alaia Knit Dress or Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier The techno fabric packs andAzzedine 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