1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-mary-mcfadden It is made from a

It is made from a crepe that looks as new as the day it was made

Huge rick rack appliques are set around the hem and these just highlight the already fabulous striped design

The waist is defined though inverted triangle seaming that gave it a touch of shape and also definition without breaking the line of that front panel

I love how the belt slips through that little loop at the waist and that loop is also decorated with sequins

A soft pleat has been worked into each hip and these gently open to give the volume the skirt has

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-mary-mcfadden It is made from aSometimes that little black dress that has the perfect marriage of ease, sophistication and yet still have that pow factor is a hard thing to find. This wonderful piece from Ferre just might be a contender. It simple pops on and the loose and easy shape settles over the body in a way that is infinitely flattering. The dress has a very simple cut it is basically a chic little twenties inspired sheath but one that is densely covered with dangling