Documented 1973 Scott Barrie Pink & Green Floral Backless Silk Chiffon Dress Message As seen on Rihanna Very pretty silk floral cocktail

Very pretty silk floral cocktail dress by Gigi Young

though we take it for granted now

The interior lining of the skirt was cut at some point so it now falls just past the hip and has an unfinished edge

The sheer weight of this piece due to tall that fabric is astounding

I photoed both these and they are shown after the shot of the label

Documented 1973 Scott Barrie Pink & Green Floral Backless Silk Chiffon Dress Message As seen on Rihanna Very pretty silk floral cocktailScott Barrie was one of a group of black designers and models based out of New York's Seventh Avenue in the late 1960s. He quickly became known for his sensual designs and in particular, his evening wear. Naomi Sims was a fan and often was spotted wearing his work. His label closed in the early 1980s. He then worked at Krizia, remaining there up to just before his passing in 1993 of brain cancer. This gives us a very small window for finding examples