1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-helena-barbieri It is also the first

It is also the first I have seen with a belt whose buckle is a nod to the Peretti/Tiffany pieces with its curved gold shape

Hips: 17" flat across form side to side - the skirt wraps over so there is a bit of room here

It looks like a sweater and skirt but is actually a full dress

Length: 33" from waist to hem

Sleeves: 15" from shoulder seam to hem

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-helena-barbieri It is also the firstSometimes that little black dress that has the perfect marriage of ease, sophistication and yet still have that pow factor is a hard thing to find. This wonderful piece from Ferre just might be a contender. It simple pops on and the loose and easy shape settles over the body in a way that is infinitely flattering. The dress has a very simple cut it is basically a chic little twenties inspired sheath but one that is densely covered with dangling