circa 1996 Tom Ford for Gucci Backless Knit Top designer-loris-azzaro Other parts of the gown

Other parts of the gown have had cut out flowers from the same fabric that have then been hand sewn into place - applique style for a subtle third layer to the design

You can see it on page 105 of that book

Bust: to 23" from side seam to side seam and widens to 24" at the hem

This same tiered effect is picked up in the skirt as well

Dropped shoulders: 22"

circa 1996 Tom Ford for Gucci Backless Knit Top designer-loris-azzaro Other parts of the gownThis is the perfect little black sweater that you will reach for over and over whenever you want to drop jaws and need something over the top sexy. It is made from a tightly woven knit that has a touch of elastic in it giving it that"bandage" feel and some support since you cannot wear anything under it. From the front it seems demure a high neck and simple cut. But as soon as you turn around it is an entirely different story. The entire back is bare