F/W 2009 Azzedine Alaia Burgundy Silk & Chenille Knit Dress designer-joy-stevens Once on it just drapes

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

A rarity and a beauty

The tassel is feels like glass beads and are strands of green with each ending in a single red bead

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

This allows a variety of sizes to wear them

F/W 2009 Azzedine Alaia Burgundy Silk & Chenille Knit Dress designer-joy-stevens Once on it just drapesRachel 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