{"product_id":"1976-1978-loris-azzaro-couture-strapless-black-sequin-dress-w-layered-netted-tulle-skirt","title":"1976-1978 Loris Azzaro Couture Strapless Black Sequin Dress w Layered Netted Tulle Skirt","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress dates to the time period between 1976-1978.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Loris Azzaro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzzaro launched his label in 1967 and quickly defined his trademark looks by using ornate fabrics and avant garde ways of defining the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the most beautiful women in the world wore his clothing including Marisa Berenson, Raquel Welch, Jane Birkin, Sophia Loren and Tina Turner. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy the seventies and eighties he was experimenting with volume and proportions and new fabrics that at the time were all cutting edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a stunning example of his work from the mid- to later part of the 1970s. To give you an idea of the way the paper bodice fits I have included a photo of French singer Dalida and one if Raquel Welch both wear dresses similar to the bodice of this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress combines glossy black sequins with a netted tulle skirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is strapless and the bodice is cut with a rounded sweetheart neckline. The cups are shaped and the dress curves down and over the waist. From there is continues back out to curve over the hips. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis entire extended upper portion of the dress is completely covered in glossy black sequins that catch the light from every angle. The sequins have been applied to the dress so that they each overlap the one next to it creating a dense application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder that the skirt falls to the floor and widen out as it near the hem. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt is made out of of a netted tulle that is set in ruffle layers that curve up and toward the front. The layers of ruffles give the skirt incredible movement when you move. A full underskirt sits under that and is done in a black silk so that it's opaque enough to wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the back the length of the bodice is extended a bit before the skirt starts. This is a clever way to create curves and length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a stunning dress and one of the best I have had from him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is fully lined in a black silk and closes with a zipper at the back. His signature cupped strapless bra is tacked inside. You could easily remove or replace this as needed for a better fit. There is elastic around the upper seam of the bodice and the fabric has some give. Hand finished throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: to 17\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 14-15.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: 18-19.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 56\" from the top of the bodice to the hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# DD5800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54568029716764,"sku":"DD5800","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_cb29a230-60af-4db9-a586-f598706848f4.jpg?v=1701792814","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/1976-1978-loris-azzaro-couture-strapless-black-sequin-dress-w-layered-netted-tulle-skirt","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}