1980s Isabel Allard Paris Plunge Dress w Velvet and Huge Tassel Detail designer-bill-tice There is a layer of

There is a layer of tulle net between the inner silk lining and the top net exterior

The gold thread also gives it a slightly exotic feel as well as extra texture and visual interest

It is absolutely a treasure to have a pieces so well documented and a letter form the main designer himself

It feel like a solidly constructed dress on that magically moves and falls like a goddess

The sleeves are long and slim in contrast tot he pant legs

1980s Isabel Allard Paris Plunge Dress w Velvet and Huge Tassel Detail designer-bill-tice There is a layer ofThis is a stunning dress by the French designer Isabelle Allard. It has a real French feel about it and effortlessly combines the different elements used in its construction. The shoulder are padded and string and the front plunges right to where the high waistline is set. The sleeves are set from the shoulder to the top if that waistline as well and then taper in as they near the wrist. The skirt is the same light wool jersey that the top is made out