Important & Rare Fall 1993 Azzadine Alaia Black Ribed Knit Laser Cut Out & Fringe Dress designer-bonwit-teller I think at some point

I think at some point both pieces were lined and the set has a bit softer feel to it now then if it was still lined

The dress is fully lined in fine black silk crepe and it closes with a hidden side side zipper

A band runs across the bust above that to hold it in place

especially as a travel piece

Important & Rare Fall 1993 Azzadine Alaia Black Ribed Knit Laser Cut Out & Fringe Dress designer-bonwit-teller I think at some pointThe dress is from the Fall 1993 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Azzedine Alaia. Azzedine Alaia pieces are always a delight to find. His knits were all self developed and are among the best out there. He started his career as a dressmakers assistant and copied couture gowns for wealthy Tunisian clients. In 1957 he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for a grand total of five days. He then moved to Guy Laroche and