Iconic Spring 2008 Nina Ricci by Olivier Theyskens Runway Look 36 Gold Metal Thread Dress z-archive-emanuelungaro Rows of color mixed with

Rows of color mixed with giant embroidered flowers runs extensively across the top of the dress

curvaceous and erotically charged line to give grown-ups a whole new reason to buy

Then a bright floral design has been worked through the fabric in lovely bright hues

Elastic at top of bust: 12-19" flat across from side seam to side seam

Iconic Spring 2008 Nina Ricci by Olivier Theyskens Runway Look 36 Gold Metal Thread Dress z-archive-emanuelungaro Rows of color mixed withThe Shrimpton Couture Archives The twin of this dress was Look 36 for the Spring 2008 Nina Ricci presentation Made under the creative direction of Olivier Theyskens The dress is highly documented and was the dress chosen for the ad campaign that year. It was photoed for Vogue and it's twin resides in the Met museum's permanent archives. The strapless ball gown is something that is a signature of Olivier, and that combined with this striking metal mix