Incredible Fall 1996 Nina Ricci by Gerard Pipart Haute Couture Runway Strapless Silver & Gold Dress designer-herve-leger The upper bodice has a

The upper bodice has a yoked front that extends down into a curve point and scoops at the neck line

Fully lined in a black silk through the top and that shot of red silk on the bottom extension

The waist is seamed for shape and the skirt is fitted into that with a series of wide pleats that give the skirt its incredible fullness

refined and easy piece of true Couture

They are a good hefty weight too

Incredible Fall 1996 Nina Ricci by Gerard Pipart Haute Couture Runway Strapless Silver & Gold Dress designer-herve-leger The upper bodice has aThe twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 1996 Nina Ricci Haute Couture show It was made under the creative direction of Gerard Pipart. The Nina Ricci brand was founded in 1932 at 20 Rue de Capucines in Paris. In 1964 Grard Pipart succeeded Jules Franois Crahay, Nina Ricci's former designer assistant, as head of the brand. Pipart, who had previously worked for Balmain, Fath, and Patou, brought a wide range of experience in all aspects of