1980s Black Silk Velvet Juliet Sleeve Evening Dress woven and fastens up the left

and fastens up the left side with a zipper and hook at the waistband

a quirky feature for a formal dress

the dress would not do up on our mannequin

It has a 22" slit up the back and at each side

This 1988-89 F/W Byblos mini skirt was made in Italy of unlined cotton velvet (possibly a blend) in a black

1980s Black Silk Velvet Juliet Sleeve Evening Dress woven and fastens up the leftThis 1980s Emanuel Ungaro Parallle evening dress was made in Italy of lined black silk velvet (possibly a rayon blend). It features dramatic ruched silk taffeta Juliet sleeves, a stand up collar, and a silk taffeta fan detail at the left hemline. It fastens with thirteen buttons across the front and a button on each cuff. The original buttons have been replaced but it's otherwise in excellent condition, professionally dry cleaned and ready to wear.