Incredible Fall 1998 Guy Laroche by Alber Elbaz Runway Black Jersey Reissue of the Mireille Darc Backless Dress designer-vetements It falls in a cascade

It falls in a cascade of fabric that widens out gently as it nears the floor

Part of the wrapped cording is missing on one tassel and I see a couple of tiny repairs on the shawl

Big glossy brown buttons close it at the front and the sleeves are finished with a flat piping that matches the treatment at the neck

This set is a wonderful example of the kind of work he was doing during this time period

Unlined and slips on to wear with one strap closing with hook and eye and on one side with more hook & eye

Incredible Fall 1998 Guy Laroche by Alber Elbaz Runway Black Jersey Reissue of the Mireille Darc Backless Dress designer-vetements It falls in a cascadeThe twin of the dress walked the runway for the Fall 1998 Guy Laroche collection It was made under the creative direction of Alber Elbaz. Alber was at Laroche from 1996 to 1998. The final collection that he designed was the Spring 1999 show and then he moved to YSL Rive Gauche directly after. This dress is an obvious take reissue on the famous 1972 Laroche designed by Guy and worn by Mireille Darc in the film 'The Tall Blond Man With One Black Shoe'.