Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2001 Dress

This floral printed high-neck twist dress from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2001 collection embodies the highly sexy aesthetic that defined the brand during the early part of the century. Crafted from lightweight silk with a hint of stretch, the dress features drawstring sides that create ruching to accentuate the body’s curves. The softly twisted high neckline introduces an almost Eastern-inspired refinement. The unusual print is detailed with painterly lillies and rosebuds and was a key motif throughout the collection, adding a romantic softness that contrasts with the dress’s sensual silhouette. The result is a quintessential Dolce & Gabbana creation: feminine, seductive and powerful.

The sides are detailed with drawstrings cut from the same floral silk. These run the length of the body, from under the arm to the bottom hem, and tie under the arm. They are adjustible and make the length and tightness of the silhouette flexible. The dress is unlined. It fastens at the back of the neck with a hidden tonal zip.

• Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2001 • Sleeveless dress • Floral Silk • High-neck • Ruched, drawstring sides • Unlined • Zip close • Made in Italy

Fabric: 96% Silk, 4% Elastane
Size on Label: Italian size 40, UK 8, US 4
Stretch: Yes
Care: Specialist dry clean only
Condition: Excellent

Bust: 86.5 cm (34 inch)
Waist: 66 cm (26 inch)
Hips: 96.5 cm (38 inch)
Length: 132 cm (52 inch)