Exceptional Spring 1997 Nina Ricci by Gerard Pipart Haute Couture Runway Black & White Strapless w Beaded Details designer-bob-mackie The bodice is suspended from

The bodice is suspended from the shoulders and has an almost chemise feel to it with the straps set slightly inwards

The front is two small halter cups that just cover the breasts

It is just marvelous with tiers of fabric that are attached to each other with a gathering of the fabric so that each tier gets wider as it falls to the ground

This is all beautifully woven through a silk brocade and I love the unusual color combination of a purple mixed with an orange

Exceptional Spring 1997 Nina Ricci by Gerard Pipart Haute Couture Runway Black & White Strapless w Beaded Details designer-bob-mackie The bodice is suspended fromThe twin of this dress walked the Spring 1997 Haute Couture collection. It was made under the creative direction of Gerard Pipart. The Nina Ricci brand was founded in 1932 at 20 Rue de Capucines in Paris. In 1964 Grard Pipart succeeded Jules Franois Crahay, Nina Ricci's former designer assistant, as head of the brand. Pipart, who had previously worked for Balmain, Fath, and Patou, brought a wide range of experience in all aspects of fashion to the