Rare Fall 1989 Azzedine Alaia Blue Velvet Runway Jacket w Black Trim designer-norman-norell There is a space in

There is a space in the waist for a tie to loop through and around but the tie is long gone - you could easily loop one back through if you wished

The vest is has dramatic front points and two sets of suede ties

It flows outwards from there

It is actually two pieces - a skirt with an elastic waist that is very east to wear and a remarkable loose and easy top that gives the entire outfit a caftan like feel

Rare Fall 1989 Azzedine Alaia Blue Velvet Runway Jacket w Black Trim designer-norman-norell There is a space inThe twin of this jacket was Look 54 on the Fall 1989 runway and it was worn by none other then Beverly Peele. There is was styled with a crop pant, matching tights and gloves and a crisp white short underneath. Vogue's fashion journalist Laird Borrelli Persson review offers an interesting glimpse of the early Alaia noting that 'Azzedine Alaa was associated not only with a body conscious look, but with a corner of Paris as well. The live work space the