1980s Jacqueline De Ribes Ivory Silk Satin Dress w Amazing Sleeves designer-annacat toweling velvet and is a

toweling velvet and is a stunning example of Pucci's work during this time period

These were issued in a variety of colors including this wonderful red version

Hand-loomed

The cut of the dress is simple

This hides the fact that there is actually yards and yards of fabric in that skirt

1980s Jacqueline De Ribes Ivory Silk Satin Dress w Amazing Sleeves designer-annacat toweling velvet and is aThe Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted a Jacqueline de Ribes exhibit in 2015 16, giving her work an extra dose of much needed attention. De Ribes was know as 'one of the most celebrated fashion personas of the 20th century'. She began making dresses for herself and eventually opened her own label in 1982 at the age of 53, producing collections for the next 12 years. This is a gorgeous silk dress that is not in perfect condition but presents very well