1980s Hooded Plush Alaia Jacket designer-jean-paul-gaultier A fabulous Lanvin poly jersey

A fabulous Lanvin poly jersey dress from the 1970s in a pretty palette of blue mixed with vibrant florals

First the cut - it is impeccable and has the type of workmanship and seamed pattern work that one rarely sees today

It is cut short - a true sixties mini mini - one can just imagine the go go boots that the fabulous girl who owned this wore with it

It does have flaws but is still structurally sound and could be worn

1980s Hooded Plush Alaia Jacket designer-jean-paul-gaultier A fabulous Lanvin poly jerseyAlaia did this insane collection that knocked off the idea of a faux fur but its really a thick knitted plush fabric that's about an inch thick and feels and looks like nothing else on the planet. Its a completely unstructured jacket with a huge shawl collar that can be used as a hood. Alaia's hooded pieces are iconic. To find them is one of the holy grails of fashion and this one is perfect in every way! Style it a million ways and wear it over