1980s Nina Ricci Demi-Couture Velvet Accented Dress designer-andre-laug The inside collar and cuffs

The inside collar and cuffs are lined with a rich burgundy velvet and all the seams are piped in his signature gold braid piping

The edges are scalloped and edged with more sequins

The inner dress is pure 80s sexuality with a tight fitted silhouette and push up velvet finished bodice

On the proper size girl it will fit like a second skin - it is actually a touch loose on my mannequin but I did not want to pin the fabric and potentially mark it

The skirt closes with hidden set buttons and a gold toned metal button at the waist

1980s Nina Ricci Demi-Couture Velvet Accented Dress designer-andre-laug The inside collar and cuffsI am so pleased to see velvet come back into fashion as it allows all these fabulous little vintage examples that utilize it in their design details to take center stage once again. Velvet is such a rich and luxurious fabric and it feels like a fresh and brave choice once again when used well. This little dress is lovely and the velvet on it not only adds that rich touch but becomes the central design detail with the stripe of it running down the