F/W 2009 Azzedine Alaia Burgundy Silk & Chenille Knit Dress designer-joy-stevens Bodice: 17" from neck to

Bodice: 17" from neck to waist with a 2" collar

Once on it just drapes into place so is very forgiving size wise

I have always kind of loved the photo of Joan Collins in the near twin of this fabulous Yves Saint Laurent jacket so I was thrilled to have this one land in the shop

There is the teeniest of pinking to some of the white dots under one arm - this will not be apparent when on

A rarity and a beauty

F/W 2009 Azzedine Alaia Burgundy Silk & Chenille Knit Dress designer-joy-stevens Bodice: 17" from neck toRachel Zoe wore a dress from this same collection when she debuted her windows for Tiffany. Her version had a full sleeve but this version is more of a cocktail dress with a simple sleeveless bandeau style bodice and a strap that wraps up and around the neck. I love the gathered design that is created by the bands that circle the dress from top to bottom. The ones around the bodice are the same fine knit fabric as the base and the ones that circle the