1982 was the year Gianni Versace designed a special chainmail fabric that not only won him the “Occhio d’Oro” award for Best Womenswear Designer, but also projected him as an essential actor of the fashion world. This Oroton chainmail mesh gown from his 1983 Spring-Summer collection is an incredibly rare example of these metal creations which became one of his famous trademarks. Labeled an Italian size 42 (US 4-6), this fluid metal mesh fabric with hand painted blue flowers makes the body look as if it was covered in liquid silver. The asymmetrical gown
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Designer:Gianni Versace
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Brand:Gianni Versace
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Dimensions:Marked Size: IT 42 (EU)
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Place of Origin:Italy
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Period:1980-1989
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. One missing little chain link at the point of the V-neck in the front (barely visible) and some pulled threads (see picture 9).
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Seller Location:Geneva, CH
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Reference Number:Seller: 1DJD0235Seller: LU5601040962
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