1980s Emanuel Custom Fairy Tale Embroidered & Ribboned Silk Organza Dress designer-lillie-rubin Even in 1992 Azzedine Alaia

Even in 1992 Azzedine Alaia was a pricey proposition - Elle reported that year that his collection was "extraordinarily pricey with cardigans run around $1

Unlined and wraps to close with a series of buttons down the side as seen

A fine and rare Pal Kepenyes studio ring

The shoulders puff and have feminine little ties at each ruffled cuff and atop each shoulder

This piece is quite fabulous with its mix of inky black velvet and ivory silk matte satin

1980s Emanuel Custom Fairy Tale Embroidered & Ribboned Silk Organza Dress designer-lillie-rubin Even in 1992 Azzedine AlaiaDavid & Elizabeth Emanuel are best known for designing the wedding gown that was worn by Princess Diana in 1981. They also designed the majority of the Princess' wardrobe for her Gulf Tour. During this time period they were doing custom pieces out of their salon prior to their separation and subsequent divorce in 1990. This dress would date to the time period between those two dates and is a rare example of this extraordinary couple who designed one