1950s Silk Brocade Helena Barbieri Set designer-paco-rabanne The bodice is scooped and

The bodice is scooped and has a pretty feminine ruffle all around

No additional crinolines where used in the photos

The dress is fully lined in a matching pink silky rayon and closes with a low back painted metal zipper

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML (6-8)

Iconic mini dress by Azzedine Alaia

1950s Silk Brocade Helena Barbieri Set designer-paco-rabanne The bodice is scooped andHelena Barbieri pieces are as rare as rare can be and I am blessed to have had some wonderful examples on the site and now this stunning dress & jacket set! This piece is a cocktail length version and is constructed from a rich, luxurious, green tinged gold silk brocade that is shot through with a wonderful gold thread design. The cut is very simple, the skirt is a long and lean pencil silhouette with the most subtle of pleats set in at the sides of