1982 Krizia by Mariuccia Mandelli Deep Plunging Front Sculptural Dress designer-thierry-mugler simple bodice and long lean

simple bodice and long lean skirt - the simplicity of the cut allows that stunning fabric to shine

Note that it is more of a pastel color in person - not quite so deep in tone as how it photoed

The skirt closes with a back hidden set zipper

and this fullness really allows it to move and swirl

So this gives us the perfect little window of time to date this piece

1982 Krizia by Mariuccia Mandelli Deep Plunging Front Sculptural Dress designer-thierry-mugler simple bodice and long leanMariuccia Mandelli launched the Krizia label in 1954, as one of Italy's first ready to wear labels. By the 1980s and 1990s Krizia was a leader in the Italian fashion world with international acclaim. Much of her work was inspired by architecture and you can see a strong sense of that in this dress. I have dated this to the 1982 collection based on the reference photo found and dated to that year. It shares the same striking and unusual 'pockets' that