Lightweight 1980s Hanae Mori Pink Striped Silk Chiffon Dress w Metallic Gold Thread Detailing z-archive-pierrebalmain or Marimekko-style florals in purple

or Marimekko-style florals in purple

/  (2) Dita Von Teese

' This dress was a stand out and has an interesting mix of feeling perfectly feminine and proper while the extensive matte pewter bead work gives it an almost armour like feel

This one is done on a silk jersey and in a soft olive taupe on a pale cafe au lait back drop

The bust was small on my dress form and the dress does close properly on the right sized person

Lightweight 1980s Hanae Mori Pink Striped Silk Chiffon Dress w Metallic Gold Thread Detailing z-archive-pierrebalmain or Marimekko-style florals in purpleThis early pretty silk chiffon dress dates to the 1980s. The dress was made under the creative direction of Hanae Mori. I love the pink striped silk chiffon that has a gold thread shot through the striped pattern. It is a beautiful fabric that is light and easy to wear. The gold thread runs vertically through the silk to accent the stripe pattern. It picks up on the light to give the dress a subtle shimmer. The front falls into a V neck and it buttons