1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-frank-usher The fabric is very stretchy

The fabric is very stretchy so all measurements are just flat and un-stretched in any way

It was not styled with a crinoline - this is the natural volume created solely through the cut and seaming

I love how each cuff buttons at the wrist so you get a bit of a pouf over the wrist

Sleeves: 17"

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-frank-usher The fabric is very stretchySometimes that little black dress that has the perfect marriage of ease, sophistication and yet still have that pow factor is a hard thing to find. This wonderful piece from Ferre just might be a contender. It simple pops on and the loose and easy shape settles over the body in a way that is infinitely flattering. The dress has a very simple cut it is basically a chic little twenties inspired sheath but one that is densely covered with dangling