The Christina Stambolian dress, dubbed the revenge dress by the press, had been purchased years earlier, but Diana had never actually worn it
If metal sequins and thread were too expensive to purchase, a shiny taffeta dress homemade with large silk flowers acted as luxury bits for lower class party dresses
The stylish band continues to the back and is met at the center with a row of fabric buttons and tailored bows that continue down to the end of the unique 82" Semi-Cathedral train
We'd turn that skirt into a shorter one, though
Dramatic Backless Architecture: A beautifully structured open-back design that provides a sharp profile and a modern, high-fashion alternative to traditional maxis
Alber Elbaz stepped down in 2015, when Bouchra Jarrar replaced him but recently departed