1980s Adolfo Black Embroidered Piano Shawl Dress 1980s_sweater layers of petals form a

layers of petals form a skirt and create a scallop-like effect

This Chanel perfume belt is from the original 1987 collection

At the shoulder an applique detail in coordinating fabric echoes the curves and forms a tiny slip pocket

ready to be worn on the red carpet or for a special event

Below the hips

1980s Adolfo Black Embroidered Piano Shawl Dress 1980s_sweater layers of petals form aA 1980s or early 1990s dress by Adolfo, a Cuban born fashion designer who made exceptional clothes which retailed in the best of the best US department stores. Piano shawls were popularised in the early 20th century and influenced by Orientalism and Jazz Age fashion. This dress is made from one of these original period shawls from the late 1920s and is a great example of early textile recycling. Adolfo also loved to work with antique patchwork