Extraordinary Fall 1996 Nina Ricci by Girard Pipard Haute Couture Feather & Beaded Silk Dress designer-kenzo The round double row of

The round double row of rhinestones that make the buckle are the perfect finish

The top is a simple tee style but done in his knit and cropped to just under the bust

This catches the light from every angle and gives the dress this fantastic bit of a metallic feel

Note that in person it is a more muted gold with a slight undertone of a green

Extraordinary Fall 1996 Nina Ricci by Girard Pipard Haute Couture Feather & Beaded Silk Dress designer-kenzo The round double row ofThe Nina Ricci brand was founded in 1932, at 20 Rue de Capucines in Paris and quickly became one of the top couture ateliers in the world. 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 fashion to the brand. Over the following three decades, Pipart's couture vision