Documented F/W 2001 Azzedine Alaia Couture Runway Dress designer-chloe this gown is a study

this gown is a study on contrasts and a wonderful example of Bill Blass' work

never mind piecing it together into the fabulous gown and coat that you see here - it is mind boggling

The skirt slips on with elastic set through the waist and is unlined

' the designer justified at the time

Documented F/W 2001 Azzedine Alaia Couture Runway Dress designer-chloe this gown is a studyThe twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall Winter 2001 presentation. The reference photo from that collection appears more of a blue but the runway version was black it is just the lighting that makes it look that color. Versions of this piece have been a constant throughout Alaia's history and similar gowns featured prominently both in the Alaia exhibit at the Groninger Museum and accompanying book 'Alaia Azzedine Alaia in the 21st