F/W 2009 Azzedine Alaia Burgundy Silk & Chenille Knit Dress designer-joy-stevens One side hangs longer then

One side hangs longer then the other which is what gives you the different options once it is on

There were two nicks in the knit along the top of the collar at the back and I put a stitch in each to secure

deep plunge at the front and under each arm

I have always kind of loved the photo of Joan Collins in the near twin of this fabulous Yves Saint Laurent jacket so I was thrilled to have this one land in the shop

F/W 2009 Azzedine Alaia Burgundy Silk & Chenille Knit Dress designer-joy-stevens One side hangs longer thenRachel Zoe wore a dress from this same collection when she debuted her windows for Tiffany. Her version had a full sleeve but this version is more of a cocktail dress with a simple sleeveless bandeau style bodice and a strap that wraps up and around the neck. I love the gathered design that is created by the bands that circle the dress from top to bottom. The ones around the bodice are the same fine knit fabric as the base and the ones that circle the