Unusual 1980s Nina Ricci by Gérard Pipart Witty Trompe L'oeil HandBag Dress Unlabeled and Fabulous The bodice of the dress

The bodice of the dress is finished with elastic around the upper edge so that you can wear it off of the shoulder

The pattern created is a gorgeous and intricate flowering vine that trails across the dress and the jacket

This is an amazing little dress with a micro mini length skirt and matching jacket

From one of the later revivals of that famous safari collection is this equally fabulous (and easy to wear) safari sack dress

Unusual 1980s Nina Ricci by Gérard Pipart Witty Trompe L'oeil HandBag Dress Unlabeled and Fabulous The bodice of the dressThe 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. Over the following three decades, Pipart's couture vision 'celebrated a flamboyant woman and his ready to wear found a loyal following among the most stylish women of the day.' This dress Is one of