1990s Vintage Ozbek Striped Black & Nude Maxi Dress Floral_Jacket Extensive research has drawn a

Extensive research has drawn a blank on whether this is a licensed copy of Yves Saint Laurent's design for an upmarket boutique but the quality is the same as haute couture

NB : The original slip to accompany this piece is thankfully available and has been photographed with the dress

The bodice has chevron shaped seams that graduate from the shoulders to a central point at the waist

It is designed to be practical

The generous calf length skirt has additional silk crepe and chiffon under layers and there is a central zip fastening at the reverse

1990s Vintage Ozbek Striped Black & Nude Maxi Dress Floral_Jacket Extensive research has drawn aFull length body con dress from Turkish fashion designer Rifat Ozbek who was known throughout the late 80s and 90s for his colourful "ethnic chic." He started his career at Monsoon in the late 1970s and embellished many of his designs with embroidery and tassels. This 90s mainline dress is very understated in comparision but has his other trademark features like the multi textural use of fabrics. The composition of black fabrics include matt jersey,