Incredible 1990s Gemma Kahng Black Backless Mini Dress w Bow & Gold Button Detailing designer-la-mendola The bodice is a sleek

The bodice is a sleek and simple expanse of silk satin that is cut and seamed to nip in at the waist and is highlighted there by a "knot effect"

The waist is details with that beautiful satin banding and the bodice fitted with short sleeves

I love when I get versions of this dress in the shop and have had one of these ivory cream one before and love it just as much this time around

I love the effect that the two pieces sitting over each other create with the braided edges each has

It is made out of a coral silk that is heavily shot through with a gold lame thread

Incredible 1990s Gemma Kahng Black Backless Mini Dress w Bow & Gold Button Detailing designer-la-mendola The bodice is a sleekIn April 1999 Gemma Kahng gace an interview were she said 'The inspiration for each of my collections comes from my desire to create clothing that is sexy, witty, glamorous, comfortable, and most importantly, practical Each of my collections begins with high quality fabrics, an important tool for good design. Mostly I choose wools, silks, cottons, and linens that are luxurious yet basic, so that my design aesthetic becomes more prominent than the