Exquisite Fall 1999 John Galliano Deep Red Bias Cut Patterned Silk Backless Dress w Velvet Ribbon Details designer-biba cuffs and the skirting of

cuffs and the skirting of the coat

The bodice is a velvet and then the neck and waist are trimmed in glossy black sequins and just a touch of lace around the face

100% pure silk (soie) 35" x 35" or 90cm x 90cm

The laces at the front are functional so can be adjusted for fit

Love the way it gives the illusion of a wrap over and it is tacked and stitched just above the hip for a nod to the thirties swag feel

Exquisite Fall 1999 John Galliano Deep Red Bias Cut Patterned Silk Backless Dress w Velvet Ribbon Details designer-biba cuffs and the skirting ofThis is a stunning and beautiful Fall 1999 John Galliano dress that was made for for the shops based on the grouping of red dresses that closed the show. On the runway there were several pieces that were very similar in cut and feel and I have a feeling that this one may have been edited out of the actual show because it certainly could fit right in. This piece has the added provenance of being the dress that Dakota Fanning recently wore for her